Search results for children and babies
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Methylphenidate for children: a medicine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
NHS medicines information on methylphenidate for children – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Ibuprofen for children: medicine for pain and high temperature
NHS medicines information on ibuprofen for children – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Co-codamol for children: painkiller containing paracetamol and codeine
NHS medicines information on co-codamol for children aged 12 to 17 years old – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) – sometimes known as cot death – is the sudden, unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently healthy baby.
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Reflux in babies
Find out about reflux, where a baby brings up milk during or soon after a feed.
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Limping in children
Find out more about limping in children, which is usually caused by something minor like a sprain or strain.
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Hip pain in children (irritable hip)
Find out about hip pain in children, including what causes it, when to get medical help and how it can be treated.
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High temperature (fever) in children
Find out how to check if your child has a high temperature (fever), what you can do to bring their temperature down, and when to get medical help.
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Childhood cataracts
Find out about childhood cataracts which occur when changes in the lens of a child's eye cause it to become less transparent, resulting in blurred or misty vision.
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Bedwetting in children
Find out what you can do about bedwetting, what could be causing it and when to get medical help.