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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.

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.

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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

Cytomegalovirus immune globulin (Cytogam®)

Over-the-counter medications after a liver transplant

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.

Over-the-counter medications

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mycophenolate

Trimethoprim

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

Acute cerebellar ataxia (acute post-infectious cerebellar ataxia)

Learn about the most common cause of ataxia in children.  

Vomiting

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

Leukemia and lumbar puncture

Learn why doctors perform a lumbar puncture on your child with leukemia.

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.

Azathioprine

Quinidine

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

Mumps

Learn about signs and symptoms of mumps and how to manage it in your child.

Prednisone and prednisolone