Conditions We Treat

Cuts and Wounds of the Mouth and Lips

Kids can get cuts and wounds in their mouth and on their lips when they are playing or doing sports. Learn how to use first aid for these injuries, and when to get medical care.

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Cuts and Wounds of the Nose

Most minor nose wounds can be handled at home, but a wound or bruise that also involves one or both eyes needs immediate medical attention.

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Cuts and Wounds of the Outer Ear

Helpful first aid tips for handling minor cuts, wounds, or deep cuts a child may get to the outer ear.

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Cystic Fibrosis - Related Diabetes

Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) is a type of diabetes that affects children and adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). Diabetes is a common complication for patients with cystic fibrosis.

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Cystic Fibrosis and the Digestive System

In the digestive system, cystic fibrosis (CF) mainly affects the pancreas. A child with CF has trouble absorbing fats, as well as some proteins and vitamins.

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Cystic Fibrosis and the Reproductive System

Detailed information on cystic fibrosis and its effect on the reproductive system.

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Cystic Fibrosis and the Respiratory System

Detailed information on cystic fibrosis and its effect on the respiratory system.

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Cystic Fibrosis in Children

Detailed information on cystic fibrosis, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and genetics

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Cystic Fibrosis Overview

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the glands that make mucus and sweat. Read on for information about how CF affects the body and who may be more likely to have this disease.

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Newborns

CMV (cytomegalovirus) is a herpes virus. It is very common. It affects people of all ages and in all parts of the U.S. In most cases, CMV causes mild symptoms, or no symptoms at all. But it can cause serious problems in an unborn baby or newborn.

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Dandy-Walker Syndrome

Dandy-Walker Syndrome (DWS) is a congenital condition where the cerebellum does not develop normally. The cerebellum is an area at the back of the brain that controls movement and balance. With DWS, parts of the cerebellum may never develop, may be very small, or may become filled with fluid.

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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot that has formed in a large blood vessel. It may completely or partially block the blood flow in that vein. Symptoms of DVT include pain, swelling and feeling warm. In most cases, a DVT will be treated with an anticoagulation medicine.

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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials

Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.