Costello syndrome
A guide to Costello syndrome, its symptoms, treatments and where to get support There are an estimated 300 cases of this rare inherited disorder, but more may have gone unrecognised. We look at the symptoms and possible causes. Costello syndrome ... [... more]
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Name of vaccine
All children in the UK are offered vaccinations against key diseases as part of the national childhood immunisation schedule. Usually, the pneumococcal vaccine will be given at two months, four months and thirteen months of age. There will also ... [... more]
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura
The body attacks its own blood vessels causing inflammation, rash and arthritis in this autoimmune reaction primarily affecting children. There are many health problems that arise from the fact that the body's immune system can turn on itself ... [... more]
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Septicaemia
The body's immune system is designed to detect, track down and kill bacteria that cause infections, but if bacteria get into the bloodstream they can invade any part of the body and cause serious damage. Septicaemia is a bacterial infection of ... [... more]
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Dyspraxia
Most people take for granted their ability to do everyday jobs without thinking. But for children with this neurological problem, even simple tasks can be a struggle, which can damage self-esteem. Dyspraxia can affect any or all areas of ... [... more]
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Otitis media
Otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear - the part of the ear that lies behind the eardrum - and is the most common cause of earache in children. Otitis media may be acute or chronic. In chronic secretory otitis media, the middle ear fills ... [... more]
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Accidents in childhood
Accidents are the most common cause of death among children aged between one and 15. Find out why they must be taken seriously. Accidents are common in childhood. Most of them aren't serious, but a significant number each year are fatal or cause ... [... more]
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How are they treated?
How to recognise a ganglion, why it may occur and possible treatments A ganglion is a type of cyst containing clear fluid or jelly. It usually develops from the capsule surrounding a joint or the sheath around a tendon, and is most common on the ... [... more]
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Hernia in children
The common causes of hernias in children, plus how they're treated A hernia is a protrusion of part of the intestines through a weakness or hole in the muscular wall of the abdomen. The most common are inguinal hernias and, especially in small ... [... more]
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Vision problems
Some people are short-sighted, others are long-sighted. Nowadays, because of scientific advances, people with visual problems are finding it easier to correct these problems. To see clearly, light rays need to be focused on to the retina at the ... [... more]
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Juvenile macular degeneration
Juvenile macular degeneration causes damage at the centre of the retina in teenagers, children and infants. Most people think macular degeneration is a condition that affects older people, but it can also affect young people. Other types of ... [... more]
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Post-polio syndrome
Poliomyelitis is highly infectious and affects the nervous system, sometimes resulting in paralysis. It's transmitted through contaminated food, drinking water, faeces and swimming pool water. In mild cases, polio may cause no symptoms. ... [... more]
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