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      Dehydration

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      Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water to function properly. Learn how illness can cause dehydration and how it is treated.

      Heat-related illness: How to prevent

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      Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat dehydration and other heat-related illnesses in children.

      Diarrhea related to cancer treatment

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      Diarrhea during cancer treatment may be caused by many things. Find out what can cause diarrhea and ways you can manage it.

      Oral rehydration therapy

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      Find out how oral rehydration therapy can treat dehydration caused by viral gastroenteritis.

      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.

      Celiac disease: What to do when you've been glutened

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      Whether you've been following a strict gluten-free diet for a long time or the diet is still new to you, accidental gluten exposures sometimes happen! Find tips to help you prepare for gluten exposure and how to manage the symptoms that may come with it.

      Diarrhea in children

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      Diarrhea causes frequent, loose bowel movements. Read about the causes of diarrhea in babies and children and how to prevent dehydration.

      Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)

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      Stomach flu is an infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Learn the symptoms and treatment of stomach flu.

      Physical activity after a liver transplant

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      Who else needs to know?

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      There are certain people who need to know about your scoliosis surgery. Read about why you should inform your dentist and airport security.

      Sun safety

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      Learn about choosing the correct sunscreen, wearing proper clothing and drinking enough fluids to stay safe in the sun.

      Staying safe in the sun

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      The balancing act

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      This page describes how to balance helping your teenager while being respectful of their abilities and independence.

      Potassium

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

      Physical activity after a kidney transplant

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      Talking to your friends about cancer

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      It's up to you who you talk to about your cancer and what details you choose to share. Find tips to help you talk to your friends.

      Your liver transplant team

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      Find out who will be a part of your transplant team and their roles in your care throughout the transplant process.

      Talking to your child about illness

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      Learn helpful tips when talking to your child about illness.

      School and chemotherapy

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      Some children and adolescents are able to go back to school while receiving cancer treatment. Find out what risks you need to be aware of when going back to school and how to manage if you know you will be missing class.

      About kidney transplants

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      Read about the reasons you might need a kidney transplant and how a kidney transplant can affect your future.

      Factors to consider when leaving home

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      Discover some of the factors you might consider before deciding to leave home.

      Communicating with your healthcare team after a kidney transplant

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      Your boyfriend or girlfriend

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      Learn some tips for communicating and coping with your boyfriend or girlfriend's reaction to the news that you need to have scoliosis surgery.

      Hemophilia: Accessing emergency care

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      Teens living with hemophilia can learn helpful tips on how to access care in case of an emergency.

      Medication interactions and cancer treatment

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      Some medications can interact with each other. Learn about taking other medications while on chemotherapy and what you need to know about drug and alcohol use.

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