My name is Melinda Johnson and I suffered with foot pain for many years. I went to see a podiatrist and after an examination, I was told that I had heel spur syndrome. I followed the recommendations of my doctor by doing at home treatments along with physical therapy. I was amazed at how much these treatments helped my foot pain. Living with pain can have a big impact on your life and that's why I started this blog. My foot pain kept me from doing many things that I enjoy and I want to help others who are going through the same situation. As you browse through my blog, you'll learn about home treatments, medical procedures and new advancements in medicine that can help reduce pain. It is my hope that by writing this blog, you can live pain free too.
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Book A Doctor's Appointment If Your Child Struggles With Anxiety
Claire Roberts
Many people experience low levels of anxiety, but others struggle with a high level of it. While adults can often manage anxiety through a variety of means, it can be a challenge to see your child of any age showing signs that he or she is struggling in this area. Your child may not open up to you about what is going on or may not even know why the anxiety is present. In such a scenario, it's in the child's best interest to visit your family doctor. A primary care physician may be able to discover the reason for the child's anxiety and help him or her with coping strategies. Here are some signs that a child has high anxiety.
The Child Is Jumpy
A common symptom of someone who is anxious is that he or she is often jumpy. While a loud noise can scare anyone, a child with an anxiety disorder may react with more fear than other members of your family. For example, if you're all seated in the living room and the doorbell rings, the child in question may jump up and actually be trembling, while your other children may not show much of a reaction other than perhaps a brief flinch. With anxious children, you'll often see signs of this jumpiness throughout the day.
The Child Has Separation Anxiety
Children who struggle with anxiety may have trouble being apart from their parents. Whereas your other children may be eager to start each new school year, the anxious child could suffer from extreme fear, make excuses about why he or she can't go to school, and perhaps even cry on the morning of the first day. You may notice this form of separation anxiety in other situations, such as when you leave your child with a babysitter or even a different family member for a short period of time.
The Child Isn't Sleeping
Nighttime can especially be troubling for children with anxiety. Your child may get visibly upset before bedtime, may show signs of fatigue in the morning that can be indicative of not sleeping soundly, and may ask you to set up a nightlight in his or her room. For those with anxiety, fears can come out in the dark — for example, a child may lie in bed awake and begin to be more acutely aware of all of the things that cause him or her to feel anxious. Scheduling your child to see the family doctor is the first step in getting over this condition.
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