The Index-Journal from Greenwood, South Carolina • Page 10

TODAFS LIVING The Index-Journal PAGE 10 Friday February 9, 1990 Family Practice Notes Randy Robinson, M.D. Children and chest pain is v. Cookie sale kickoff Greenwood Girl Scouts Charlene Odom, 11, and Mary Grace Young, 12, try out their cookie-selling expertise on Greenwood Mayor John Nave to kickoff the annual Girl Scout cookie sales. The sale will run from Feb. 9-March 3.

Girl Scouts will be selling six varieties with the addition of cheddar cheese snack crackers this year. Scouts will be out during the weekend at several shopping locations in Greenwood for the sales. (Staff photo by Alice Hite) at growing old Chest pain is a frequent complaint in children and occurs in children of all ages. Many times children are brought to the physician because parents associate chest pain with heart disease and the parents are concerned that there may be a serious problem causing the chest pain. Especially bothersome to some parents whose children have chest pain, are reports in the media of sudden death in what appeared to be otherwise healthy athletes.

There are many causes of chest pain in children. The most common cause is called idiopathic chest pain. Idiopathic means the cause is unknown. One can only call chest pain idiopathic after they have ruled out other causes. There are various muscle and skeleton conditions which can cause chest pain.

Among these are strains and sprains, inflammation of the ribs and rib joints, and from trauma. A relatively common cause of chest pain in children is called costochondritis which is an inflammation of the ribs in the area where the breastbone and ribs join together. This chest pain is usually diagnosed by the physician finding tenderness over the above mentioned areas. Respiratory problems are a frequent cause of chest pain. Cough, various respiratory infections, asthma and pneumonia are among some of the more common respiratory causes of chest pain.

There are some gastrointes-tional disorders which may cause chest pain in children. Among these are inflammation of the esophagus and the ingestion of a foreign body such as a coin, a small piece of jewelry or a small battery. Another cause of chest pain in children is psychogenic chest pain. This pain is felt to occur secondary to anxiety or stress in children. Such pain is seen in children that are having problems in school, a separation or death in the family, serious illness in the family, a recent move or any other situation that is stressful to the child.

Probably the most serious cause of chest pain in children are cardiac diseaseheart problems. There are various abnormalities of the heart valves that can cause chest pain, certain infections involving the heart and surrounding tissue may cause chest pain. There are also abnormalities of the coronary arteries (artieries that supply circulation to the heart) that may cause children to have pain. There are also many other causes of chest pain in children but the list could go on and on forever. If your child has chest pain that recurs, it is probably a good idea to consult your family doctor and have your child examined.

The minority of the time nothing serious will be found and you and your child will only need to be reassured. Your physician will want to examine your child thoroughly, may even want to get some blood tests, a chest x-ray or maybe an electrocardiogram. In adolescents checking the urine for Cocaine use can sometimes be a worthwhile test. If your child is found to have a serious cause of chest pain, your family doctor will be able to recommend treatment or your child may need referral to a specialist, depending on the given situation. Helpful hint To peel a mango, make sure the mango is at the right stage of ripeness, yielding slightly when pressed.

Using a thin, sharp knife, cut a wide band down on side of skin. Peel skin back and eat fruit with a spoon directly from mango. Or, peel skin away with a thin, sharp knife and use as directed. Wedding policy The Today's Living editor would like to stress the importance of following the wedding policy Laugh I hope the following two examples of medical doggerel, which were sent to me by readers, will please and amuse. The authors are unknown.

I AM FINE There is nothing the matter with me; I'm as healthv as I can be. I do have arthritis in both my And when I sneak. I talk with a wheeze. My pulse is weak and my blood is thin, But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in. Arch supports I use for my feet Or I wouldn't be able to step on the street.

Sleep is denied me night after night, And every morning, I find I'm a sight. My memory's failing, my bead's in a spin, But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in. The moral is as this tale I But sometimes I wonder, as I climb into bed With my ears in a drawer and my teeth in a cup, My eyes on the table until I wake up As sleep dims my eyes, I say to myself: Is there anything else I should place on the shelf? When I was young, my slippers were red; I could kick my heels right over my head. When I grew older, my slippers were blue; I found I could dance the whole night through. But now I am old; my slippers are black: I walk to the store and puff my way back.

I get up each morning and dust off my wits; I pick up the paper and read the obits. If my name is still missing, I know I'm not dead. So, I eat a good And go back to bed. FRIVOLITY I thought I would tell you that I have become quite a frivolous old girl; I have five gentlemen friends I see almost every day. As soon as I wake up in the morning, Will Power helps me get out of bed.

8 When he leaves, I go to see John. Then Charlie Horse comes by. While he's here, he takes a lot of my time and attention. Upon his departure, Arthur Ritis shows up and stays the rest im me aay. Because ne doesn't like to remain in one place very long, he travels from joint to joint.

After such a busy day, I'm really ready for bed with Ben Gay. fl New Look For Spring TOotttavmOiat DECORATING HOUSE couni SQUARE ABBEVILLE, S.C. III 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I 1 SAVE Special Manufacturer's Weekend at MaynarcCs of 'BeCton guidelines to assure that your weddings and engagements are published properly in the newspaper. Please follow these guidelines: WEDDINGS All information and a 5 7 black and white photograph, if desired, must be received 10 days prior to the wedding date. All weddings are printed in Sunday's publication with the exception of Sunday weddings, which are printed in Monday's paper.

The bride and groom must have a connection with the Greenwood area. Write-ups must be typed or printed on the wedding form available at The Index-Journal, or in a manner following the style of the paper. ENGAGEMENTS Engagements are run on Sundays only, and must be received the Monday prior to the Sunday publication. Photographs should be a 5 7 black and white print of the bride-elect. They will be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

The engaged couple must have a connection with the Greenwood area. Helpful hint To season low-sodium vegetable soup, add lemon juice and float thin lemon slices in mixture. Dr. Robert Wilson 416 West Durst Ave. Greenwood 227-6877 Nasal Sinus Disease Breast Disease Breast Implants Reduction Hand Injury Tumors Scars Skin Tumors General Plastic Surgery Insurance Accepted 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 II 1 1 II II LP 1I1IM1111IMII 11 T.

SAVE IS SAVE UP TO 60 DR.GOTT PETER GOTT, M.D. unfold That for me and for you, who are growing old, It's better to say "I am fine," with a grin Than to let the world know the shape we are in. How do I know that my youth is all spent? Well, my get up and go has got up and went. Yet I really don't mind, when I think once again, Of all the grand places my get up has been. Old age is golden, or so I've heard said, nuts- cool, dry and dark spot.

Shelled nuts should be refrigerated in airtight containers. To chop nuts, move your knife back and forth in an arc. Do only a handful at time. To toast shelled nuts, place an ungreased, rimmed baking sheet in a preheated oven at 350 degrees until they begin to color. 9 Wkssm Friday, 1:00 until Saturday, 1:00 A craftsman from the Harden Factory in McConnellsville, New York will hand carve a piece of solid cherry furniture.

All Harden 30-40 Of this month only. Saturday 9:00 until 4:00 Jimmy Moore, one of the founders of Hancock Moore, will build a leather wing chair. All Leather 40 Off this month only. Friday, 6:00 until Saturday, 4:00 Buddy King, the factory representative with Vanguard and Craftwork, Woman's club speaker Liliane Covington of Greenwood relaxes by playing the organ in her home. An accomplished musician, Mrs.

Covington played the oboe for nearly three decades in the Warner Brothers Studio orchestra. She will present a program on her career experiences for the Greenwood Woman's Club at a 10 a.m. coffee Wednesday. Hostesses are Mrs. Pat Abercrombie, Mrs.

Anne Detwiler, Mrs. Gladys HoUoway and Mrs. Polly C. Leaman. (Staff photo by Alice Hite) will be present to answer your questions about these fine upholstery lines.

30-40 Off Upholstery. Refreshments will be served Friday Saturday UP TO 60 ALL 14CI GOLD CHAINS jjnaHi Anderson Highway Belton, South Carolina Notes on NEW YORK (AP) How many recipes can you think of that include nuts? A lot. Before vou start baking, here are some hints on nuts from Family Circle magazine. Use only fresh nuts in baking. To check, sniff.

An "off" odor means the nut is bad. Store unshelled nuts in a on Register To Win This Hand-Crafted $1,800. Leather Wing Chair being built by Jimmy Moore and to be given away by Maynard's of Belton 50 OFF Bring this Save An Additional 1 0 IVIAVNARD'S Sale Ends February 141 CANNON'S JEWELERS "The Home of Personal Service 227 Main Street Uptown Greenwood 223-5265 Dial 338-7751 or Toll Free inSC 1-800-922-9020.