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Vomiting is most often caused by a virus or food poisoning. It usually lasts only 1 or 2 days. The biggest concern when your child is vomiting is too little fluid in the body (dehydration). This sheet tells you what you can do to help your child feel better and stay hydrated.

Nosebleeds are common in children. They usually aren't a sign of a serious problem. You can treat most nosebleeds at home. And you can take steps to help your child prevent them.

Small children tend to put objects, such as food or toys, in their ears or nose. These objects can get stuck. This can lead to infection or problems with hearing or breathing.

Hard nodules can sometimes form inside the thyroid gland. You may notice a small bump in the gland area. Thyroid nodules are common. The nodules are often not dangerous. But in some cases, they can be thyroid cancer. A thyroid FNA biopsy can test for cancer.

Here are images that show the different steps of using nasal spray.

A BiPAP is a type of ventilator, a device that helps with breathing. It may be used when a health problem is making it hard for you to breathe. Read on to learn more.

Norovirus is a virus that can infect the stomach and intestines. The virus spreads easily in areas of close human contact, such as schools and cruise ships.

A bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is a type of surgery. During the surgery, a surgeon removes both ovaries and fallopian tubes from your pelvis.

A unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is a type of surgery. A surgeon removes one ovary and one fallopian tube from your pelvis. Read on for details about the surgery.