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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.

Eye damage and diabetes

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Over time, diabetes can cause eye damage. Learn about the various eye conditions that can occur and how they may be treated.

Constipation in children with cancer

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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.

Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy

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Learn about the benefits and limitations of the medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) ketogenic diet therapy for childhood epilepsy, how the diet is started, and how to use it at home.

Opioids for pain

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Learn why opioids such as morphine, hydromorphone, oxycodone and fentanyl are prescribed and how they help manage pain in children.

Traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy

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Learn about the benefits and limitations of the traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for childhood epilepsy, how it is started and how it is used at home.

Enemas: How to give at home

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Discover the precautions to take when giving enemas to your child at home in order to relieve constipation.

Down syndrome: Related medical conditions

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Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.

22q11 deletion syndrome: Medical features

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22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.

Diagnosing hemophilia

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Learn how doctors diagnose hemophilia, a bleeding disorder that mostly affects males.

Anal fissure

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

Transitioning into adulthood after leukemia

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Learn about challenges a child who has had leukemia will face as they transition into adulthood.

Common anti-epileptic drugs

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Read about common anti-epileptic drugs. Each AED has a generic name and one or more brand names. The generic name is the chemical name for the drug.

Chemotherapy for acute childhood leukemias

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Learn how chemotherapy for acute childhood leukemias is administered and possible side effects children receiving chemotherapy may experience.

Cardiology treatment team

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

Behavioural strategies for pain management

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Learn about behavioural strategies such as biofeedback and CBT. These strategies can be used for effective pain management for children.

Potential complications of heart surgery

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The risk of complications involved with surgical procedures to correct congenital heart disease is very low.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common problem that affects the digestive system. Learn how changes to your child’s diet and/or lifestyle may help manage IBS.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for JIA

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically used as first-line treatment of JIA. Learn about the different NSAIDs available and their potential side effects.

Physical activity for children with congenital heart disease

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Learn about the impact of that a child's heart condition may have on their physical abilities.

Medulloblastomas

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Medulloblastoma is the most common form of brain cancer among children. Learn more about medulloblastoma symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Low glycemic index treatment (LGIT) for epilepsy

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Learn about the benefits and limitations of the low glycemic index treatment (LGIT) for childhood epilepsy and how to use it at home.

Biofeedback to help your child's bladder control problems

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Biofeedback is a system that helps children identify and control certain muscles while urinating. Read about biofeedback for bladder control problems.

Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD)

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Learn about atrioventricular septal defects (AVSD) in children. This condition involves the lung overfilling with blood.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Your child's hospital stay

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Find out what to expect as your child recovers from limb lengthening and reconstruction surgery.