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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

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

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

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.

Traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy

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.

Opioids for pain

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

22q11 deletion syndrome: Medical features

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

Enemas: How to give at home

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

Diagnosing hemophilia

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

Down syndrome: Related medical conditions

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

Anal fissure

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

Common anti-epileptic drugs

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.

Transitioning into adulthood after leukemia

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

Behavioural strategies for pain management

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

Psychological therapy and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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

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.

Chemotherapy for acute childhood leukemias

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

Cardiology treatment team

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

Medulloblastomas

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

Physical activity for children with congenital heart disease

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

Potential complications of heart surgery

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

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Your child's hospital stay

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

Biofeedback to help your child's bladder control problems

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

Congenital muscular torticollis

Learn about congenital muscular torticollis, why it happens and what you can do to help your child. 

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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.