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Muscle spasms (muscle cramps)

Information about signs, symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of muscle spasms.

Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea (painful period cramps) is the most common symptom reported by teenagers during their periods. Learn about the types of dysmenorrhea, symptoms and how it is treated.

Dysmenorrhea

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Dysmenorrhea (painful period cramps) is the most common symptom reported by teens during their periods. Learn about the types of dysmenorrhea, symptoms and how it can be treated.

Heat-related illness in young athletes

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Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.

Malignant hyperthermia

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Learn what to do if your child is at risk for malignant hyperthermia and has to have surgery.

Relaxation methods for sickle cell pain: Progressive muscle relaxation with tension

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Sickle cell pain can cause you to sit, stand or move in uncomfortable ways that increase muscle tension, muscle weakness and pain. Find out how progressive muscle relaxation can help with this.

Skin and muscle biopsy using image guidance

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A skin and muscle biopsy removes a small piece of skin and muscle tissue. Learn about the procedure and why and how it is done.

Vincristine

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

Returning to regular activities after scoliosis surgery

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Following scoliosis surgery there are things that your teen should avoid to ensure proper healing. Find out what these are, and why they are restricted.

Muscle strain

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Information about signs, symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of muscle strain.

Hypocalcaemia: Post-surgical monitoring

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Hypocalcaemia can sometimes develop after surgery to the thyroid gland. Learn about hypocalcaemia, why it can happen after thyroid surgery and the symptoms parents should look for.

Furosemide

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

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

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Emily shares a brain break activity that teaches us how to relax different parts of our bodies. Who knew that you can use your muscles to help you to relax!
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Metolazone

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Your child needs to take the medicine called metolazone. This information sheet explains what metolazone does and how it is given. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Pamidronate

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

Child having their knee and lower leg examined by a health-care provider

Benign acute childhood myositis (viral myositis)

Learn about benign acute childhood myositis, a condition that causes muscle pain in children with viral infections.

Medications to target sickle cells, infections and pain

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Learn about hydroxyurea, a medicine that helps red blood cells stay round and flexible, antibiotics to treat infections and medications to manage mild-to-moderate pain.

Levocarnitine

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

Tizanidine

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

Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide

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

Vindesine

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

Spironolactone

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Your child needs to take the medicine called spironolactone (say: speer-on-oh-LAK-tone). This information sheet explains what spironolactone does, how to take it, and what side effects your child may have when they take this medicine.

Medications to target sickle cells, infections and pain

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Learn about hydroxyurea, a medicine that helps red blood cells stay round and flexible; antibiotics to treat infections; and medications to manage mild-to-moderate pain.

CFTR modulators: Diet and lifestyle modifications

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When taking CFTR modulators is it important to take them with fat. You may also need to make other changes to your diet when taking CFTR modulators.

Zoledronate (zoledronic acid)

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