Westover Clinic

Construction has officially begun at our Westover clinic, located at 8403 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX 78245. Due to this remodeling, our wait times will be longer than usual. We apologize for the inconvenience and pardon our mess. If need be, please visit one of our other locations in San Antonio!

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Diarrhea and Dehydration

May 16, 2016

What is diarrhea? Diarrhea is the passage of watery stools. What causes diarrhea? Most diarrhea in children is caused by one of several diarrhea-causing viruses and gets better by itself within a week. Although there can be many causes of diarrhea, the treatment suggested here is appropriate for acute illness (sudden onset, short lasting), which […]

Cough

May 16, 2016

What is a cough? A cough is a common symptom of illness. Although coughs often sound bad, keep in mind that coughing is a good reflex that clears out the airways in the lungs and protects your child from getting pneumonia. Your child may have a dry and hacking type of cough. Or your child […]

Colds: Brief Version

May 16, 2016

What is a cold? When your child has a cold, he often has a runny or stuffy nose. He may also have a fever, sore throat, cough, or hoarseness. Viruses cause most colds. You can expect a healthy child to get about 6 colds a year. How can I take care of my child? Runny […]

Burns: Brief Version

May 16, 2016

What is a burn? There are three types of burns: A first degree burn is reddened skin without blisters. It does not leave a scar. A second degree burn has blisters. It does not leave a scar. Second-degree burns take up to 3 weeks to heal. A third-degree burn is deep and leaves areas of […]

Broken Bones

May 16, 2016

How can I tell if my child has broken a bone? Although the term fracture may sound serious, it is just another name for a broken bone. As you probably remember from your own childhood, fractures are very common. In fact, they are the fourth most common injury among children under age six. Falls cause […]