Search results for illness in newborn
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About ibuprofen for children
NHS medicines information on ibuprofen for children – what it's used for and key facts.
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Newborn jaundice - Causes
Jaundice is caused by too much bilirubin in the blood. This is known as hyperbilirubinaemia.
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Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children - Treatment
Read about treating developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD). Although it can't be cured, there are ways your child can be helped to manage their problems.
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Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children - Symptoms
Read about symptoms of developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD) in children, also known as dyspraxia.
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Hysteroscopy
Find out about hysteroscopy, a procedure used to examine the womb (uterus) to diagnose and treat some women's health conditions.
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Differences in sex development
Find out about differences in sex development (DSDs), a group of rare conditions where the reproductive organs and genitals don't develop as expected. Some people prefer to use the term intersex.
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Thalassaemia - Thalassaemia carriers
Read about how to find out if you're a carrier of thalassaemia and what it means for your health and any children you have.
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Sickle cell disease - Carriers
Read about how to find out if you're a carrier of sickle cell and what it means for your health and any children you may have.
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Hydrocephalus - Causes
Find out what causes hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus present at birth (congenital) can be caused by conditions like spina bifida. Hydrocephalus that develops later (acquired) is often the result of an injury or illness.
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Chorionic villus sampling - Why it's offered
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is offered to pregnant women at risk of having a baby with a serious genetic disorder. It will diagnose any problems at an early stage.