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Appendicitis

The appendix is a tube-like structure attached to the first part of the colon that can become infected. Learn what signs and symptoms to look for with appendicitis and how a doctor will help your child if they have appendicitis.

Appendectomy

Appendectomy is an operation to remove the appendix. Your child may need an appendectomy if they have appendicitis (infection of the appendix).

Vomiting

Vomiting is the forceful emptying of the stomach's contents.

Pancreatitis

Learn what causes pancreatitis, what the signs and symptoms are and what treatments are available

Limping in children

Learn about possible causes of limping in your child. Limping is not normal in a child and they should be seen by their doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF)

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) involves recurrent episodes of fever accompanied by symptoms of abdominal pain, chest pain, joint pain and/or skin rashes. Learn about causes, tests and treatments for FMF.

Kids Index

Health games and videos for kids.

Hemophilia glossary

A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

Healthy Living & Prevention

Biologic agents and JIA

Learning Hub

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

The Pathology Lab

2 minutes; Ages 7–11

A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.

Contributors

The AboutKidsHealth team works closely with the health-care professionals at The Hospital for Sick Children in the development and review of the health information on AboutKidsHealth.ca

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a liver transplant

Kids on Bullying

2:19; Ages 4–8

Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.

Acceptance

30 minutes; Ages 8–13

Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.

Steps towards independence

Discover strategies and tips to help your teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.

Gender and identity: Support and resources

A list of resources for young people and families who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Heart catheterization test

Learn about heart catheterization tests and electrophysiology studies, which give information about the structure of a child's heart and how well it is working.

Insulin pumps

Learn how insulin pumps work, if they're right for your child and what the potential concerns are.

Breathing problems in newborns

Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.