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G/GJ tubes: MIC Gastric-Enteric feeding tube

A MIC Gastric-Enteric is a combination G/GJ feeding tube that provides fluids, nutrition, and medications directly into the small intestine. Learn about how to care for a child who has this type of combination tube.

Hepatitis C

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Hepatitis C is an infection caused by a virus. This page provides an overview of signs, symptoms, transmission and treatment of hepatitis C.

G/GJ tubes: Low-profile combination G/GJ tube

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A low-profile combination gastrostomy/gastro jejunostomy (G/GJ) tube provides fluids, nutrition and medications directly into the small intestine, while also accessing the stomach at the same time. Learn about how to care for a child who has a low-profile combination tube.

G/GJ tubes: What to do if your child’s feeding tube is blocked

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Learn what to do if your child's feeding tube becomes blocked.

G/GJ tubes: MIC PEG J tube

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A MIC PEG J tube is a type of gastrostomy/gastrojejunostomy (G/GJ) feeding tube. Find out how it is inserted, how to care for it and what to do if it is accidentally pulled out.

G/GJ tubes: Using silver nitrate to treat granulation tissue

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Silver nitrate can be used to help remove granulation tissue around your child's stoma. Learn more about silver nitrate and how to apply it to your child.

Hepatitis B: Information for children

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Information for children with hepatitis B, including what it is and how to live a healthy lifestyle with the virus.

G/GJ tubes: Permanent feeding tube removal

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Learn how to remove the feeding tube at home, if appropriate, and care for your child's tract after the permanent feeding tube removal.

G/GJ tubes: Preventing and managing infection

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Learn how to keep your child's stoma healthy, and what to do if the stoma or surrounding area become infected.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

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Learn about the signs and symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the two different types.

After heart surgery: Caring for your child

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Children need extra care and attention after heart surgery. Read about care after heart surgery including diet, pain management and school.

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The cow’s milk protein–free diet for non-IgE cow’s milk allergy

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Learn about the cow’s milk protein–free diet to treat non-IgE-mediated cow’s milk allergy.

Soy allergy

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Find out how to help your child manage a soy allergy.

Peanut allergy

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A peanut allergy is a life-long reaction to the proteins in found peanuts. Find out how to help your child manage it.

Atrial septal defect: Closure in the heart catheterization lab

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An atrial septal defect is an opening in the membrane between two chambers of the heart. Learn about heart catheterization to fix atrial septal defects.

Sesame seed allergy

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Find out how to help your child manage a sesame seed allergy.

Food allergies and travelling

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Learn how to make travel safer for a child with a food allergy.

Aortic stenosis

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

Atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD) repair

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Read about the procedure to close an atrial or ventricular septal defect with open-heart surgery.

Aortic atresia

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Learn about aortic atresia. With this condition, there is no opening from the left ventricle into the aorta.

Beginning growth hormone therapy: Answers to frequently asked questions

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Find out what parents and caregivers should know before their child starts on GH therapy, including how to give the medication, how much growth to expect and how long your child will need it.

Antidiuretic hormone deficiency (diabetes insipidus)

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) deficiency is a type of hypopituitarism hormone deficiency that affects the kidneys. Learn about what happens to the body in ADH deficiency, how it is diagnosed and treated.

Breastfeeding

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Learn about the many benefits that are associated with breastfeeding and breast milk. Tips for helping your baby latch on successfully are provided.

Diabetes and sick day management

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Being sick can impact your child's blood sugar levels. Find tips on how to manage diabetes on sick days.

Diabetes and vacations

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This March break, find out what you need to know about managing diabetes while on vacation or while your child is away at camp.