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What is constipation in children? Constipation is when a child has very hard stools and has fewer bowel movements than normal. It is a very common gastrointestinal (GI) problem. Signs that a child has constipation include: Having fewer…

What is contact dermatitis in children? Contact dermatitis is a skin reaction from contact with certain substances. The substances may be: Irritants. These cause direct skin irritation and inflammation. They are the most common cause of contact dermatitis.  Allergens. These cause…

What is birth control? Birth control is any activity, medicine, or equipment used to prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available for people who do not wish to become pregnant. The decision on which method is right…

You need to eat some protein every day. It’s important for the growth, maintenance, and repair of every part of your body. But if you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), too much protein can be harmful. Your healthcare provider may…

What is convergence insufficiency? Convergence insufficiency (CI) is when the eyes have trouble working together while focusing on an object that is close. With normal vision, your eyes make a series of adjustments to work together to form a single…

Your child will be very happy to once again be with their toys, friends, school, and family. But your child’s burn care and emotional recovery will continue after you leave the hospital. Along with the excitement, you, other family members,…

Learning that your child has cancer often makes parents feel like their world has been turned upside down. Everything in their life may suddenly feel out of control. Your initial thoughts may be “How could this have happened to my child?” and…

As you go through daily life, swallowing is as natural as breathing. You rarely give it a second thought as you swallow hundreds of times each day. Swallowing problems can happen for reasons ranging from dehydration to illness. Most of…

Sometimes, cancer can’t be cured. When that is the case, patients and families are faced with complex emotions and decisions, and many end-of-life issues. A terminally ill person is not expected to be cured of their disease or illness. But they still need a…

Learning that you or someone you love has cancer can make you feel that your world is being turned upside down. Everything in life may suddenly feel out of control. This is because you didn’t choose cancer. Your first thoughts may…

What are the classifications of burns? Burns are classified by degree depending on how deeply and severely they penetrate the skin’s surface: first, second, third, or fourth. It may be impossible to classify a burn immediately when it occurs. It…

What is claudication? Claudication is pain in your thigh, calf, or buttocks that happens when you walk. It can make you limp. It may be a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD). This is when narrowed or blocked arteries reduce…