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Abnormal-looking stool (poop)

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

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.

Ileostomy: Dietary guidelines to help with stool consistency

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

Constipation and soiling (encopresis) in children

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

Biliary atresia in infants

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.

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea

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

Ostomy

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

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

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

Skeletal dysplasia: An overview

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.

Ross procedure

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

Malignant melanoma (skin cancer)

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Cerebral cavernous malformation

Cavernous malformations are a group of abnormal blood vessels that contain pockets filled with slow moving blood. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how they are diagnosed, and the different treatment options.  

Looking ahead for leukemia survivors

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

Tracheotomy and tracheostomy tube: How they help your child

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

Regular check-ups when taking immunosuppressants

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

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

Strabismus

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.

Acute cerebellar ataxia (acute post-infectious cerebellar ataxia)

Learn about the most common cause of ataxia in children.  

Malaria in children

Learn about malaria, an infection passed on by mosquitoes.

Hydrocephalus

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

Anal fissure

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

Furosemide

Your child needs to receive the medicine called furosemide. This information sheet explains what furosemide does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.