Search results for childhood illness
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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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About ibuprofen for children
NHS medicines information on ibuprofen for children – what it's used for and key facts.
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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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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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Kyphosis - Causes
Kyphosis is often caused by poor posture during childhood. It can also be the result of abnormal shaped vertebrae or developmental problems with the spine.
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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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Reye's syndrome
Find out about Reye's syndrome, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how it's treated and how to prevent it.