11 - 20 of 57 results for "childhood illness"
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Childhood cataracts - Symptoms
Symptoms of childhood cataracts include poor vision, a squint and "wobbling" eyes.
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Childhood cataracts - Causes
Read about the possible causes of childhood cataracts, which include genes and genetic conditions and infections during pregnancy, such as rubella, chickenpox and toxoplasmosis.
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Overview - Munchausen syndrome
Find out about Munchausen syndrome, a condition where someone pretends to be ill or induces symptoms of illness in themselves.
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Hospice care
The aim of hospice care is to improve the lives of people who have an incurable illness by providing care for people from the point at which their illness is diagnosed as terminal, to the end of their life.
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Is your baby or toddler seriously ill?
How to recognise warning signs of serious illness in children under 5, such as cold hands and feet, rapid breathing, or mottled skin.
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Childhood cataracts - Complications
Read about the complications of cataract surgery, including posterior capsule opacification (PCO) where part of the lens capsule thickens, causing cloudy vision.
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Measles
Find out about measles, a highly infectious viral illness that can be very unpleasant and sometimes lead to serious complications.
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Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is a rare inherited childhood condition where the development of the kidneys and liver is abnormal.
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Coping financially
Read more about the financial support available if you or a family member need to take time off work as a result of illness or to care for someone with a terminal illness.
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Stammering
Stammering, or stuttering, affects speech and is relatively common in childhood.