Diseases

Common childhood diseases

Red, quite itchy, spots or blisters are scattered over the entire body and the child has a moderate fever. Some
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The larynx is the organ of voice. When we speak, two membranes in the larynx - the vocal cords - vibrate to make sound.
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The gastrointestinal tract runs from the mouth to the anus, and includes the oesophagus (gullet), stomach, small bowel
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The disease also has other names; Roseola infantum, exanthematous fever, and three-day-rash. Although most small
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Polycythaemia vera (PV) is a rare medical condition that causes a high red cell count. PV is one of a group of diseases
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Obesity is more than just a few extra pounds. Obesity is the heavy accumulation of fat in your body to such a degree
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Measles is one of the most contagious viral diseases. It is caused by paramyxovirus and is the most unpleasant and the
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The porphyrias are a group of diseases in which there is a defect somewhere in the complex chain of chemical steps that
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Eosinophils are produced in the bone marrow and are normally found in the bloodstream and the gut lining. They contain
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Hodgkin's disease is one of a group of diseases called lymphomas. They are all produced by cancers forming in the cells
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Hepatitis is the Latin word for liver inflammation. It is characterised by the destruction of a number of liver cells
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Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is a member of a group of diseases called the porphyrias. Porphyrins are chemicals
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These are conditions usually caused by infections that can affect the genital area and urinary system. Some infections
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Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver that involves the formation of fibrous (scar) tissue associated with the destruction
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The symptoms of an upset stomach include occasional heartburn, a taste of bile in the mouth and pains in the stomach,
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