Shots, jabs, pokes, or injections–whatever your child calls them, kids (and even most adults) are never too keen about getting them. But in the worlds of our brave and young patients who we treat at Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants — like Sarah-Beth — shots are often a part of their daily routine. Our amazing nursing staff
Read More
Jace Adame was like most two-year-olds. He loved dinosaurs — T-rexes, especially — robots and pretending he was a superhero. But, before his third birthday, his mother Nicole started noticing strange symptoms on his face. First, a red discoloration under his left eye seemed to get darker. Then grey hair appeared behind his left ear.
Read More
What comes to mind when you hear the word lupus? Do you know whether it’s a serious condition or not? Have you heard if there is a cure for it? Maybe you wonder if kids can get it too, or it’s just an adult’s disease? Lupus is an autoimmune disorder— meaning instead of the body’s
Read More
A condition we often diagnose and treat at Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), also referred to as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). While the autoimmune disease is the most common arthritis among children, there is still a lot of misinformation about the condition. Dr. Ruy Carrasco breaks down the top myths of juvenile
Read More
Amanda Ortiz, LVN, has been with Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants since the beginning. We’re talking from day one. She’s a member of our excellent nursing team who supports Dr. Ruy Carrasco and cares for the young patients and their families who make frequent visits to our clinic and infusion centers. We could not do what we
Read More
Our very own Dr. Ruy Carrasco has recently been named one of the “Top Docs for Kids” in the April issue of Austin Monthly. He is one of just two physicians recognized in the Pediatric Rheumatology category. We are not surprised though — Dr. Carrasco is known as one of the most experienced board-certified pediatric
Read More
The rare autoimmune condition, Kawasaki Disease, has been in the news a lot in the past year mostly because some of its symptoms overlap with a serious coronavirus-related illness in children. It’s not unusual for Kawasaki Disease to be misdiagnosed — its symptoms resemble many other diseases. Board-certified pediatric rheumatologist, Dr. Ruy Carrasco helps to
Read More
Congratulations to Dr. Ruy Carrasco for being recognized as one of Austin Monthly’s “Top Doctors” for 2021. Dr. Carrasco is one of the most experienced board-certified pediatric rheumatologist’s located in Central Texas. We are proud of the excellent care he and his team provide their young patients each and every day. It’s an honor that his
Read More
Thank you for visiting our blog, and we look forward to connecting with you. Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in pediatrics. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with our patients. Check back often for new
Read More