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Salmonella infection is an intestinal illness caused by salmonella bacteria. Here's what you need to know.

Cryptosporidium infection is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Constipation is a common problem in children. Your child has constipation if their poop is hard and dry. This often leads to straining or trouble pooping. Read on to learn more about symptoms and treatment.

Celiac disease is a problem that affects your child's ability to get nutrients from food. It is caused by a sensitivity to gluten. This is a protein found in many grains. Celiac cannot be cured, but it can be managed and the damage reversed.

To treat celiac disease, remove all sources of gluten from your child's diet. It's important to do this even if your child is not feeling sick. Removing gluten will prevent symptoms and health problems caused by celiac disease.

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes swelling, inflammations, and sores in your child's digestive tract. Read on to learn more about this condition.

Some people have trouble swallowing (dysphagia) after a stroke. This makes choking more likely. It also puts their health at more risk for conditions like aspiration pneumonia. To make sure your loved one gets the nutrition they need, a speech therapist may teach them ways to improve swallowing.

Hives are raised, red, itchy bumps on the skin. The bumps come and go for a few days and then go away completely. Here's what you need to know.

Ringworm is a fungal infection that affects the skin. It spreads from person to person. Ringworm is not serious and can usually be treated at home. Read on for more details about ringworm in children.