Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada’s Story Archive

Pre-Participation Physicals Help Limit Injuries in Young Athletes

July 31, 2014 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

In this month’s column, I will address the importance of pre-participation sports physicals for children and the role they play in helping to limit injuries caused by involvement in organized sports. Pre-participation sport physicals are yearly physical exams required prior to the start of the sports season that allows a … Read More

Drug Abuse in Children Could Cause Serious Harm

July 3, 2014 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

It is never too early to have a discussion with your child about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and how drugs can effect the body. According to Oxford Dictionaries, a drug is defined as a medicine or substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced to … Read More

Children should understand the reality of aging in older adults

June 5, 2014 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

In this month’s column, I want to highlight the topic of dementia and the importance of making sure children understand how aging may impact their grandparents and other older adults. Dementia is defined as the loss of mental functions, such as memory, thinking and reasoning. In some cases these symptoms … Read More

Asthma

May 1, 2014 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Asthma is a fairly common disease that I see in my patients at Eskenazi Health Center North Arlington. It affects the lungs and can result in continuous wheezing, breathlessness and chest tightness. It is one of the most common long-term diseases found in children, with 7 million children suffering from … Read More

Common Signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

April 3, 2014 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

In this month’s column, I want to highlight the key signs and symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This disorder is one of the most common in children and can continue through adolescence and into adulthood. The average age for onset of ADHD is 7 years old. Boys are … Read More