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Impetigo (Child) [English] Permalink Public
Impetigo (say: im-puh-TIE-go) is a bacterial skin infection. It spreads easily. It is very common in young children, especially babies. Without treatment, impetigo can last for several months. It can develop into something more severe. Audio available. (English)
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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) (Child) [English] Permalink Public
Idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) is an acquired disorder, resulting from an increase in the breakdown of platelets. ITP is not a cancer or malignancy. Platelets are small blood cells needed for normal blood clotting. In healthy people, old platelets are destroyed in the spleen by a type of white cell called a macrophage. With ITP, this process is much more rapid. Acute ITP occurs more frequently in children between the ages of two and nine, although it can occur in children of any age. ITP is found equally in boys and girls. The onset of ITP is generally sudden. Most cases occur a few days or even weeks after a viral infection, such as chicken pox, or a respiratory infection. Sometimes ITP can be caused by an unusual response in the body to a drug. Researchers think that antibodies formed naturally by the body’s immune system attach themselves to the platelets. The platelets are then rapidly destroyed. If the body is unable to produce enough new platelets to replace those destroyed by the antibodies, the number of platelets in the blood will decrease. (English)
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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...Body Cast (Hip Spica): Caring for Your Child's Cast [English] Permalink Public
A hip spica is a special type of cast that helps keep hip joints and/or the thigh in place. Audio available. Your child may need a hip spica or body cast in the following situations: to keep the ends of a broken bone (fracture) together so they can heal correctly to prevent a body part from moving after a surgery to correct a deformity like club foot or a hip displacement (English)
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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...Hernia (Child) [English] Permalink Public
A hernia is a bulge created by an organ or tissue. The bulge pushes through a weakness in the area of the body that normally contains it. The most common place that a hernia occurs is in the belly. The two most common types of hernias in children are: An umbilical hernia occurs when a part of the intestine sticks through the abdominal wall through the navel. An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine pushes through the abdominal wall in or around the groin. Inguinal hernias occur in up to 5 out of 100 babies. Audio available. (English)
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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...Hernia Repair: Care For Your Child After the Operation (Child) [English] Permalink Public
Types of Hernias; Hernia surgical repair; caring for a child after surgery. Audio available. (English)
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Herpangina is an infection caused by a virus. It causes small red spots to appear at the back of the mouth. These spots then become little fluid-filled sacs (vesicles) that quickly pop, leaving small ulcers or sores. The ulcers are very small, only about 2 to 4 millimetres wide (about 1/8 of an inch). They can be very painful and may cause your child to refuse food and water. Audio available. (English)
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura (Child) [English] Permalink Public
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is common in children between the ages of two and 10. The condition causes inflammation (swelling) of small blood vessels. The blood vessels then become easily broken and allow blood to leak. The bleeding into the skin causes a rash, which often looks more severe than it actually is. HSP does not usually cause much discomfort. On the other hand, if blood leaks into the kidneys, joints, or digestive tract, it can cause various problems, including kidney disease. Audio available. (English)
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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...Headache (Child) [English] Permalink Public
A headache is a pain in any area of the head. Headaches are more common in teens or older children. Young children may have them too. Most headaches are not a sign of a more serious illness. 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. Audio available. (English)
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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...Head Lice (Child) [English] Permalink Public
Lice are small, grey, flat, wingless insects that live on the surface of the scalp. An adult louse is 2 mm to 4 mm long.Lice suck blood from the scalp. They survive by staying close to the scalp for food and shelter. Adult lice lay eggs (nits) that stick to the hair shaft. Head lice do not indicate poor hygiene. Head lice actually prefer clean hair and skin. Children with head lice usually have fewer than 20 mature head lice. If they are not treated, lice can live 3 to 4 weeks. An infestation with lice is also called pediculosis. Audio available. (English)
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Hand Hygiene (Child) [English] Permalink Public
Handwashing is the most important thing to do to prevent infection. Proper handwashing with soap, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, removes bacteria and viruses from the hands. This helps prevent common illnesses like colds, flu, and gastroenteritis. Audio available. (English)
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