Search results for childhood illness

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• Overview - Fabricated or induced illness

  Find out about fabricated or induced illness (FII), which is a rare form of child abuse where a parent or carer exaggerates or deliberately causes symptoms of illness in the child.

• Childhood cataracts

  Find out about childhood cataracts which occur when changes in the lens of a child's eye cause it to become less transparent, resulting in blurred or misty vision.

• Fabricated or induced illness

  Find out about fabricated or induced illness (FII), which is a rare form of child abuse where a parent or carer exaggerates or deliberately causes symptoms of illness in the child.

• What happens - Fabricated or induced illness

  Information about what happens to protect the child in suspected cases of fabricated or induced illness (FII).

• Childhood cataracts - Symptoms

  Symptoms of childhood cataracts include poor vision, a squint and "wobbling" eyes.

• Childhood cataracts - Treatment

  Read about the treatment options for childhood cataracts.

• Starting to talk about your illness

  It can feel very difficult to speak about your illness or the fact you're dying, but talking with your loved ones can help.

• Childhood cataracts - Diagnosis

  Find out how childhood cataracts are diagnosed with the help of newborn screening, vision tests during early childhood and referral to an ophthalmologist (eye specialist).

• Coping with a terminal illness

  Read advice about ways to cope with being told that you have a terminal illness that you will most likely die from.

• 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.