Children's Health: Digestive
Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger
04/30/07, HealthwiseUrinary problems and injuries are a concern in children. A young child may not be able to tell you about his or her symptoms, which can make it difficult to decide what your child needs. An older child may be embarrassed about his or her
Constipation, Age 12 and Older
10/10/08, HealthwiseConstipation occurs when stools are difficult to pass. Some people are overly concerned with the frequency of their bowel movements because they have been taught that a healthy person has a bowel movement every day. This is not true. Most
Dehydration
07/06/07, HealthwiseDehydration occurs when your body loses too much fluid. This can happen when you stop drinking water or lose large amounts of fluid through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, or exercise. Not drinking enough fluids can cause muscle cramps.
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Inguinal Hernia - What Happens
05/16/07, HealthwiseInguinal hernias typically flatten or disappear when they are pushed gently back into place or when you lie down. Over time, hernias tend to increase in size as the abdominal muscle wall becomes weaker and more tissue bulges through.
Pyloric Stenosis - Topic Overview
12/21/07, HealthwisePyloric stenosis is a condition in which a baby's pylorus gradually swells and thickens, which interferes with food entering the intestine. The pylorus is the connection between the stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duode
Pyloric Stenosis - Symptoms
12/21/07, HealthwiseVomiting all or most of feedings on a repeated basis is the main symptom of pyloric stenosis. Vomiting usually begins between a few days after birth and 5 months of age. But if your baby was premature, the start of symptoms may be del
Pyloric Stenosis - Exams and Tests
12/21/07, HealthwisePyloric stenosis is diagnosed by a physical exam and your baby's medical history and symptoms. An upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series or an abdominal ultrasound can be used to diagnose pyloric stenosis.
Hirschsprung's Disease - Topic Overview
09/22/08, HealthwiseHirschsprung's disease (congenital aganglionic megacolon) is a birth defect in which nerve cells in the wall of the large intestine do not develop. These nerve cells, called ganglion cells, control the muscles in that area that normally p
Intussusception - Topic Overview
08/01/08, HealthwiseIntussusception is a condition that develops when one part of the intestine folds into itself, like a telescope. Although this can occur anywhere along the intestinal tract, it most commonly occurs between the lower part of the small
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