Search results for childhood illness

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• Pneumonia

  Find out about pneumonia, including what the symptoms are, where to get medical help, what the treatments are, what causes it and how to prevent it.

• Febrile seizures

  Find out about febrile seizures (febrile convulsions or fits), which can sometimes happen when a child has a high temperature (fever).

• What is acute lymphoblastic leukaemia?

  A short summary of what acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is, including who can get it and how serious it is.

• DiGeorge syndrome (22q11 deletion)

  Find out about DiGeorge syndrome (22q11 deletion), including why it happens and what problems it can cause.

• Rett syndrome

  Read about Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development and causes severe physical and mental disability from early childhood.

• Diphtheria

  Diphtheria is a potentially fatal contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat, and sometimes the skin. It's very rare in England.

• Nephrotic syndrome in children

  Read about nephrotic syndrome, a condition that causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein into the urine.

• Prader-Willi syndrome - Management

  Find out how Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is managed. Although it cannot be cured, you’ll be supported by a team of healthcare professionals to help you manage the condition.

• Spotting signs of child sexual abuse

  How to identify signs that a child is being sexually abused, why it's important to act if you suspect a child is being abused and how to report your concerns.

• Having a baby that might be born with a condition

  Find out what you can expect if you continue with your pregnancy after screening has found something.