11 - 20 of 57 results for "childhood illnesses"
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Causes - Fabricated or induced illness
The causes of fabricated or induced illness (FII) are not fully understood, but mental health conditions or previous traumatic experiences in the parent or carer's life can play an important role.
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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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Withdrawing treatment
Find out about treatments that can be used to keep people with serious or terminal illnesses alive, and when and how they might be withdrawn.
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How to wash your hands
Washing your hands is one of the simplest ways you can protect yourself and others from illnesses such as food poisoning and flu.
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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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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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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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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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Measles
Find out about measles, a highly infectious viral illness that can be very unpleasant and sometimes lead to serious complications.