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Swollen Lymph Nodes (Child) [English] Permalink Public

There are over 500 lymph nodes, or "glands", in the body. Most lymph nodes are found in groups near the armpit, groin, and neck. They are also found in the chest and abdominal cavities away from the surface of the skin. In general, lymph nodes are the size of a pea. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Stomach Flu (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Viral Gastroenteritis (say: GAS-tro-enter-EYE-tis) is the inflammation of the stomach and small and large intestines. Viral gastroenteritis means the inflammation is caused by infection with a virus. It often causes vomiting (throwing up) or diarrhea. Viral gastroenteritis is often called "stomach flu," but it is not caused by flu (influenza) viruses. Viral gastroenteritis can be caused by many different viruses, including Rotaviruses, Torovirus, Adenoviruses, Caliciviruses, Astroviruses, and a group of Norwalk-like viruses. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Suicide Prevention (Child/Teen) [English] Permalink Public

Suicide is something most parents would rather not talk about. Unfortunately, it is more common than most would like to think. But suicide is often not a sudden event. It is a process. As a parent, becoming aware of the warning signs and being open to talking about suicide, you may be able to prevent it from happening. If you are worried or concerned about your teen, here are some common questions you may find helpful. (English)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Search/Pages/AKHRes...

Temperature Taking (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Children often feel warm to the touch when they have a fever, but putting your hand to your child's forehead is not enough to find out if your child has a fever. To confirm that your child has a fever, use a thermometer to measure your child's body temperature. There are several ways to do this. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

Stomach Problems (Child) - Multi-Record Landing Page [English] Permalink Public

Landing Page for: Abnormal-Looking Stool; Anal Fissure; Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea; Appendicitis; Celiac Disease; Colic; Congenital Malformations of the Gastrointestinal Tract; Constipation; Constipation and Diarrhea in Newborns; Cystic Fibrosis (CF;) Diarrhea; Diarrhea-Associated Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS); Food Allergies; Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; Gastrointestinal Infections in Babies; Hepatitis A; Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD); Intestinal Parasites; Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Nutrition; Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC); Pyloric Stenosis; Sensitive Gag Reflex: Transition to Textured Foods; Soiling; Spitting Up and Vomiting; Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu); Vomiting. (English)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/ghn

Sinusitis (Child) [English] Permalink Public

The sinuses are the cavities in bones around the nose, eyes, and in the forehead. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the lining of the sinuses. The inflammation occurs because of a bacterial infection. Inflammation causes swelling. Sinusitis is more common in children over 10 years old. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Asthma (Child) - Multi-Record Landing Page [English] Permalink Public

Landing page for: an overview of asthma, asthma triggers, asthma warning signs, making a diagnosis of asthma, asthma action plan, asthma medicines and inhalers, using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer, using a nebulizer and compressor, using a peak flow meter to monitor asthma, asthma and exercise, asthma diary, and asthma in school. (English)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/asthmahub

Eczema (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview of what eczema is, how it is diagnosed, skin care, medicines and other treatments, and when you should see your doctor. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Recurrent Abdominal Pain (Child) [English] Permalink Public

A stomach ache or bellyache is called abdominal pain. If a child has abdominal pain that comes and goes regularly, they have recurrent abdominal pain (RAP). Recurrent abdominal pain can be caused by a number of different illnesses or there may not be any underlying problem at all. If the child is seen by a doctor, and all medical causes are ruled out, then the child is said to have "functional abdominal pain". This means that there is no known cause for the pain. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Pyloric Stenosis (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Pyloric stenosis (say: pie-LOR-ick stuh-NO-sis) occurs when the opening from the stomach to the intestine is blocked. This opening is called the pylorus (say: pie-LOR-us). There is a muscle around this opening. Normally, this muscle keeps food in the stomach when it tightens. It lets food out of the stomach into the intestines when it relaxes. Boys have pyloric stenosis more often than girls. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...