Search Results

Fainting (syncope)

Health A-Z

Discover the signs and symptoms of fainting, what causes it and how to help your child if they have fainted.

Heart conditions: Overview

Health A-Z

Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.

Aortic stenosis

Health A-Z

Learn about aortic stenosis in childhood. With this illness, the aortic valve is unable to open completely, which constricts or squeezes blood flow.

Anorexia nervosa: Medical complications

Health A-Z

Learn how anorexia nervosa causes malnutrition and disrupts the body's usual functions.

Addison's disease and diabetes

Health A-Z

Addison's disease is a rare autoimmune disease. Learn about the signs and treatment and why it occurs more often in people with type 1 diabetes.

Chest pain in children

Health A-Z

Learn about causes and treatment of chest pain in children.

Ranitidine

Drug A-Z

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

Bulimia nervosa: Medical complications

Health A-Z

Learn how bulimia nervosa causes malnutrition and disrupts the body's usual functions.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): Medical complications

Health A-Z

Learn how avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder can cause long-term health problems.

Signs and symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Health A-Z

Learn about the signs and symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which can have more severe symptoms than acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Amphotericin B

Drug A-Z

Your child needs to take the medicine called amphotericin B. This information sheet explains what amphotericin does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Breath-holding spells

Health A-Z

Breath-holding in children can be scary but is usually harmless. Read on to learn more.

Pulmonary hypertension

Health A-Z

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children.

Enalapril

Drug A-Z

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

The CARD system for health-care providers

Health A-Z

The CARD system provides groups of strategies that can be used before and during vaccination to make the experience a more positive one for your patients.

Drowning

Health A-Z

Learn how to identify and help someone who is drowning.

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Health A-Z

Learn about dilated cardiomyopathy, a stretching of the heart muscle that usually results in the heart being unable to pump effectively.

Amlodipine

Drug A-Z

Your child needs to take the medicine called amlodipine. This information sheet explains what amlodipine 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.

CARD for parents and caregivers

Health A-Z

The CARD system provides groups of strategies that can be used before and during vaccination to make the experience a more positive one for you and your child.

Sacubitril/valsartan

Drug A-Z

Your child needs to take the medicine called sacubitril/valsartan. This information sheet explains what sacubitril/valsartan does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Hives (urticaria)

Health A-Z

An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of hives — the raised, itchy, red swellings that can appear on the skin.

Anaphylaxis: How to recognize and respond to a severe allergic reaction

Health A-Z

Anaphylaxis is a severe reaction to an allergen. Learn how to prevent and identify anaphylaxis and how to respond when someone has an anaphlactic reaction.

Allergies

Health A-Z

Read about what allergies are, types of allergens, the signs and symptoms of allergies and how to respond to an allergic reaction.

Signs and symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children

Health A-Z

Learn about the signs and symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which can cause physical and neurological changes in your child.

Cardiology treatment team

Health A-Z

Learn about cardiology treatment teams, which focus on treating children with heart conditions. The specific role of each team member is discussed.