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Treatment for Your Child’s Biliary Atresia: Kasai Procedure

… Biliary atresia is a serious liver problem that occurs in young babies. It involves a problem with the bile … needs to be closely watched. At first, you will need to visit your child’s healthcare provider often. As your child … Vaccines. Your child will need to have vaccines against common childhood diseases. Make sure your child gets a flu …
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Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

… of ITP: Acute thrombocytopenic purpura. This is the most common type of ITP and mainly affects younger children. Less … used as a follow-up test to an abnormal CBC. It checks different types of blood cells, in particular platelets for … is needed. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Aortic Dissection

… the aorta closest to the heart. This is called Type A. Less common is a tear in the lining of the abdominal aorta. This … symptoms of aortic dissection? Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each person. They can include: Sudden chest, … to death. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: Know the reason for your …
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Undescended Testes in Children

… 1 in 10 cases affect both testes. This condition is more common in boys born preterm or small for gestational age. … of undescended testes in a child? Symptoms can be a bit different in each child. The most common sign is when a … problems. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s healthcare provider: Know the reason …
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Bacterial Meningitis

… protect the spinal cord and brain. When the membranes become infected, they swell and press on the spinal cord or … or stroke. In some cases, it can be fatal. Many different types of bacteria can cause meningitis. For this … meningitis. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Cellulitis

… enter a wound or area where there is no skin. The most common bacteria that cause cellulitis include: Group A ß - … What are the symptoms of cellulitis? Symptoms can be different for each person. Common symptoms include: Skin … even death. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: Know the reason for your …
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