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      Abnormal-looking stool (poop)

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      Most changes in stool are from a diet change, but some may need medical attention. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments for unusual stool.

      Constipation in children with cancer

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      Find out about the causes of constipation in children with cancer and how you can treat constipation, as well as some strategies for preventing constipation.

      Constipation and soiling (encopresis) in children

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      Find out about what causes constipation and soiling and how you can help your child with diet, toilet routines and medications.

      Ileostomy: Dietary guidelines to help with stool consistency

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      If your child has an ileostomy, learn what they should eat and drink to produce the proper texture of stool.

      Baby's first year

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      Your baby will go through many changes in their first year of life. Find out how their nutrition needs change and how you can support their physical development, communication and transition to other caregivers.

      Biliary atresia in infants

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      Learn about biliary atresia, a liver disease in babies, and the new screening program that is used to help identify babies with biliary atresia earlier.

      Skeletal dysplasia: An overview

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      Skeletal dysplasia is a term used to describe a group of genetic conditions that cause abnormal formation of bone and cartilage. Growth and other bodily functions may also be affected.

      Newborns and babies

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      Learn about newborn nutrition, routine care and everyday health issues as well as some common physical and emotional adjustments to life after pregnancy.

      Antibiotic-associated diarrhea

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      Many antibiotics cause diarrhea. Learn about antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including causes and treatment options.

      Malignant melanoma (skin cancer)

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      Ross procedure

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      In the Ross procedure, the child's abnormal aortic valve is replaced with the child's own healthy pulmonary valve.

      Antegrade continence enema with appendicostomy (Malone antegrade continence enema - MACE)

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      Find out how an antegrade continence enema can help your child and how to give an antegrade continence enema at home.

      Ostomy

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      An ostomy is an opening to collect urine or stool outside the body. Learn about different types of ostomies and what they look like.

      Looking ahead for leukemia survivors

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      Learn what to expect after your child with leukemia goes into remission.

      Malaria

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      Learn about malaria, an infection passed on by mosquitoes.

      Hydrocephalus

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      Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Learn more about the signs and symptoms and how hydrocephalus is diagnosed and treated.

      Brain tumours

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      Learn about the different types of brain tumours, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the various supports available to families.

      Tracheotomy and tracheostomy tube: How they help your child

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      Learn what to expect when your child has a tracheotomy and is fitted with a tracheostomy tube.

      Regular check-ups when taking immunosuppressants

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      Anal fissure

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      Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of tears in the lining of the anal canal. 

      Acute cerebellar ataxia (acute post-infectious cerebellar ataxia)

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      Learn about the most common cause of ataxia in children.  

      IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura)

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      Learn about IgA vasculitis (previously known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura), a condition that can cause inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin, joints, kidneys and bowel.

      Caring for your child at home after a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn about your child's care at home, after a blood and marrow transplant.

      Strabismus

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      Strabismus is a condition where the eyes do not point in the same direction. Learn about the different types, what causes it, and how it is treated.

      Diaper rash

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      Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that affects babies and toddlers. Learn how to treat it and the best way to prevent it.

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