Children's Health: Other Conditions
Phenylketonuria (PKU) - Symptoms
02/27/08, HealthwiseSymptoms of phenylketonuria (PKU) usually develop within a few months after birth, after phenylalanine has built up in a baby's system from consuming the protein in formula or breast milk. Before birth, the mother's body filters
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease - Symptoms
04/26/07, HealthwiseSymptoms of hand-foot-and-mouth disease begin with a sudden onset of sore throat and a fever of around to . A child usually feels tired, not hungry, and generally unwell. About 1 or 2 days later, the child starts developing o
Phenylketonuria (PKU) - Exams and Tests
02/27/08, HealthwiseWithin a few days of birth, all babies in the United States are tested for phenylketonuria (PKU). The test for phenylketonuria uses two or three drops of blood taken from your baby's heel to measure phenylalanine levels. Phenylal
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Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease - Exams and Tests
04/26/07, HealthwiseYour child's doctor can usually diagnose hand-foot-and-mouth disease by the distinctive sores and blisters. Your description of any other symptoms your child has is also helpful.
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease - Treatment Overview
04/26/07, HealthwiseTreatment for hand-foot-and-mouth disease is not usually needed. Symptoms of the disease generally go away within 7 to 10 days without treatment.
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease - Home Treatment
04/26/07, HealthwiseHand-foot-and-mouth disease goes away on its own without any treatment in about 7 to 10 days. You can help your child feel better during the course of the illness with some basic home treatment measures.
Lice - References
11/24/08, HealthwiseReferences
Reye Syndrome - Treatment Overview
09/18/08, HealthwiseIf your child has symptoms of Reye syndrome, seek medical care immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment helps to prevent serious complications and gives your child a better chance at a full recovery.
Mecasermin rinfabate
10/08/07, HealthwiseYour child should not use mecasermin rinfabate if your child has cancer, has finished growing (the bone growth plates are closed), or has other causes of growth failure.
Hodgkin's disease, childhood: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
11/10/08, HealthwiseChildhood Hodgkin lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system.
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