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Headache in children

Your child may have a headache for a number of different reasons. Find out what these are and what you can do to help alleviate the pain.

Sinus infections

An overview of this condition marked by an inflammation of the lining of the sinuses, along with tips on how to help your child recover.

Post-operative symptoms

After a surgery, you may experience post-operative symptoms for a few days or weeks. Learn about common symptoms experienced after surgery and what you can do to manage them.

Over-the-counter medications

Brain aneurysm

An aneurysm is a bulging or ballooning area in a part of a blood vessel that can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how an aneurysm is diagnosed, and the different treatment options.

Blood product transfusion: Side effects to watch for after going home

Side effects after receiving a blood product are rare, but you should know what to look out for and who to contact if your child has any of these effects.

Lumbar puncture: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after a lumbar puncture.

Over-the-counter medications after a liver transplant

Epilepsy and physical health

Read about physical health difficulties that may arise for an epileptic child, and how to help. Physical health concerns can be discussed with a treatment team.

Cyclosporine

Fever in a returning traveller

Find out what to look out for and when to see a doctor if your child has a fever after travelling abroad.

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Learn about the causes and treatment of hypertension, or high blood pressure.

Cytomegalovirus immune globulin (Cytogam®)

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

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

Lumbar puncture using image guidance

​Learn what a lumbar puncture is and why it is done. Also find information about what will happen to your child before, during and after the procedure.

Mycophenolate

Returning to regular activities after scoliosis surgery

Following scoliosis surgery there are things that your teen should avoid to ensure proper healing. Find out what these are, and why they are restricted.

Dasatinib

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

Propafenone

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

Kidney failure and treatment

Find out what happens to the body and what treatments are available when kidneys fail.

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)

Your child's doctor has prescribed a blood product called intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for your child. This page explains what IVIG does and how it is given to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they are given IVIG.

Metronidazole

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

Asparaginase

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

Post-infectious glomerulonephritis

In children, post-infectious glomerulonephritis is usually caused by inflammation that follows an infection. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment.

Prednisone and prednisolone