The Buzz: Parenting and Pediatrics with Dr. Bee

Today Dr. Bee discusses cutaneous larva migrans, also known as creeping eruption, a skin infection with the dog or cat hookworm. Often this parasite is contracted while running around in bare feet at the beach, so with summer coming it's a good time to learn the signs and symptoms of this super itchy infection!

We've been working hard here in North Carolina, with lots of late spring/early summer colds coming through the clinic. We've also seen some sick kids that made us consider whooping cough (also known as pertussis), though fortunately that didn't turn out to be the case. So what IS whooping cough? What are the symptoms, and how do we treat it - and more importantly prevent it from happen...

Recently we had a case of chicken pox come through the clinic. Unfortunately, the patient ended up having some complications and was hospitalized from this "usually-not-so-dangerous" illness. Today, Dr. Bee covers all things chicken pox and how you can prevent it in your family.

Chiggers are baby mites that cause an INTENSELY itchy rash! Do they burrow into the skin? Should you paint them with nail polish? How did you get chiggers anyway? All this, and a look at my garden on today's Buzz!

Tongue Tied? Try saying "ankyloglossia"! Today Dr. Bee discusses what to expect if your baby's been described as having tongue tie. What are the signs of a problematic tongue tie in a newborn? What are mom's signs? What can be done about tongue tie? It's all here!

These little tender red knots in the eyelid can be scary - but never fear! You can usually take care of this at home with these quick tips! Learn how to manage this yourself, and when you might need help from your pediatrician.

We love dogs in the US, but millions of dog bites occur in the US every single year - with most bites occurring in children! What do you do when your child is bit? Learn the appropriate steps for first aid in dog bites, the types of infections dog bites can cause including tetanus and rabies, how we might repair a dog bite, and signs that a dog may be stressed and about to take a nibble. Included...

Test your diagnostic skills in today's Medical Mystery! It's the case of the funky rash around a mouth! Is it an infection? Eczema? A dietary deficiency? Watch the video to learn the diagnosis and how to manage this problem.

Are "growing pains" real? Are they really caused by growing? I get these questions ALL the time, so decided to give y'all the real info on what growing pains are, why they occur, and what you can do about them. Most importantly, what signs are NOT common with growing pains and when should leg pains in a child be investigated?

What do you do when your child's tongue (or YOUR tongue) looks like a map of Europe? Well, you watch this video, of course! Dr. Bee reviews the amazing , weird and wonderful phenomenon of georgraphic tongue!

It's our 75th show! Today we're talking about verruca vulgaris, also known as common viral warts! These can be pretty gnarly looking but are otherwise harmless for your child. Still, you're going to want to know how to identify them, what home remedies actually work, and how we can take care of more troublesome warts for you!

It's time for another Common Complaint: My perfectly healthy child is tugging at their ears! While ear infection comes to mind, is this the most likely cause? Dr. Bee clears up the confusion over ear pulling at let's you know what's more likely!

Stay tuned at the end for a peek at Dr. Bee's new grandson, Ezriel! Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV can cause anything from a mild cold to a severe lung infection. It's RSV season once again so learn the warning signs of RSV infection, how to know if your child needs a trip to the doctor or ER, and what serious chronic disease may follow an RSV infection. Dr. Bee also covers the RSV vac...

This past weekend, Dr. Bee and Dr. Julie were at the Mistletoe Market event in Eatonton, Georgia, helpig out at the Lake Country Rural Health Initiative's medical booth! We helped check lots of people for hypetension, diabetes, and other diseases that might otherwise go unnoticed. If you see happen to see a health booth at your local holiday event, PLEASE stop by! These booths give you great F...

We’ve had a recent outbreak of mononucleosis in local schools, so Dr. Bee's here to explain what parents and teens need to know! Learn how this common viral infection spreads, what symptoms to watch for, how it’s diagnosed, and how long recovery can take. Dr. Bee also covers which medications to avoid and what life-threating complications can occur, how to prevent spreading mono, and when it’s...

We get some complaints repeatedly, one of the most common being a healthy child with a lump in the neck. Is it cancer? Or is it something more benign? How do you tell the difference? Today Dr. Bee explains all with a new segment called Common Complaints! And don't miss the amazingly bad singing talents of Dr. Bee himself in the theme music!

We went house hunting in Greenville NC this weekend, and given that we're about to be first-time grandparents, we thought a lot about household safety with babies and toddlers. So in today's video, we take you along as we eat some good barbecue, dance in garages and get lost in big overgrown yards, all the while discussing common household dangers and how to avoid them.

Last time we discussed swallowed foreign objects, today it's INHALED items. Do you know what to do - and NOT do - in an emergency choking situation? What if your child was choking, but now seems fine? Dr. Bee breaks down the types and signs of choking, and what to do for prevent a bad outcome for your child.

Pop quiz! What do you do if your child swallows a coin? Should you take them to the doctor, go to the ER, or just ignore it? Today, in his most ambitious video yet, Dr. Bee explains what you should do if your child swallows a coin, a battery, magnets, or any other item!

Today we'll discuss all things Influenza, and how to keep your child and family safe during this year's flu season. Learn the signs of flu, and how we diagnose, treat, and prevent flu symptoms.

Ok so maybe more like 100 seconds... but here's a super FAST summary on how to tell the difference between a simple cold and influenza ("The Flu") and what you should do for each!

You know all about brown recluse bites in children from episode 61, but what about black widows? Are they more dangerous? What should you watch out for and how are the bites managed? Don't panic if you child is bitten - arm yourself with knowledge from today's video!

Dr. Bee's overview of the ins and outs (mostly outs) of diarrhea and dehydration in kids. How do we define diarrhea? What are the causes? What works, what doesn't, and what should you avoid when dealing with diarrhea in children? Look no further than today's talk!

We see a LOT of vomiting during the late summer months, when kids are just getting back to school. Most of the time, these cases are due to simple viral gut infections. What can you do to keep your little vomiter hydrated? What are the signs of dehydration? When should you call the doctor or head to the ER? All this and more in today's discussion of vomiting and dehydration!

So your child may have gotten chewed on by a brown recluse, also known as the violin or fiddleback spider! What should you do?! What does the bite look like and does it need to be seen by a doctor?! Don't panic! Dr. Bee is here with all the info you need to handle this situation like a pro!