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Appendicitis

The appendix is a tube-like structure attached to the first part of the colon that can become infected. Learn what signs and symptoms to look for with appendicitis and how a doctor will help your child if they have appendicitis.

Appendectomy

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Appendectomy is an operation to remove the appendix. Your child may need an appendectomy if they have appendicitis (infection of the appendix).

Vomiting

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

Effective management of diabetes care at home

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Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.

Pancreatitis

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Learn what causes pancreatitis, what the signs and symptoms are and what treatments are available

Limping in children

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Learn about possible causes of limping in children.

Home hemodialysis for a child

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Learn what is involved in performing home hemodialysis and how it can benefit your child.

Caring for your child at home after brain tumour surgery

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In-depth information concerning steps after your child's brain surgery, including going home and medication.

Scoliosis: At home

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This page is an introduction to the At Home section of the scoliosis resource centre. It touches on building back your teen's food intake after scoliosis surgery, going back to school, and getting back to normal.

Home safety: Fall prevention

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Learn how to prevent falls from occurring in your home, including how to spot common causes of falls and how to fall-proof your home.

Caring for your child at home after a blood and marrow transplant

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Learn about your child's care at home, after a blood and marrow transplant.

Factors to consider when leaving home

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

Dialysis options: How they compare

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Use this quick reference guide to help you decide between home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or in-hospital dialysis.

Epilepsy: How to keep your child safe inside and outside the home

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Read about keeping a child with epilepsy safe at home, at school and with friends.

Chemotherapy as an outpatient

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Find out what happens when you receive chemotherapy as an outpatient, either in the hospital or taking medications at home.

Myelogram: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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Learn how to how to care for your child at home after a myelogram.

Nephrectomy: Caring for your child at home

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Nephrectomy is an operation to remove one of your child's kidneys. Learn how to take care of your child at home after the operation.

Going home after a blood and marrow transplant

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Learn how to care for your child at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.

Taking care of your child at home after hypospadias surgery

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This page describes several key phases of care at home after your child’s hypospadias surgery.

Your emotions: At home after scoliosis surgery

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When it is time to go home following your scoliosis surgery you may feel nervous or afraid. Learn about some coping techniques that may help you.

Thyroid biopsy/FNA: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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Learn how to care for your child at home after a thyroid biopsy/fine needle aspiration (FNA).

Giving parenteral nutrition (PN) at home

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Learn about the mixture of nutrients in parenteral nutrition (PN) and how to provide your child PN at home.

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF)

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Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) involves recurrent episodes of fever accompanied by symptoms of abdominal pain, chest pain, joint pain and/or skin rashes. Learn about causes, tests and treatments for FMF.

131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy: Caring for your child at home

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Learn how to care for your child at home after they have received 131I-MIBG therapy, including follow-up care and when to seek medical attention.

Going home from the NICU

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Read about issues that parents and caregivers must address in order to prepare for a baby's discharge from the NICU and arrival at home.