Conditions We Treat

Phobias in Children

A phobia is an excessive fear of a certain object or situation. It's a fear that lasts for at least 6 months. It is a type of anxiety disorder. Here's what you need to know.

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Phosphorus Restriction for Children

Detailed information on controlling phosphorus in your child's diet.

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Physical Abnormalities

Detailed information on physical abnormalities of high-risk newborns

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Physical Abuse

Physical abuse is any act that results in physical injury to a child or adolescent. Physical abuse is the second most common form of child maltreatment.

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Physical Exam for a Child with Congenital Heart Disease

Detailed information on what to expect when your child has a physical exam to help find possible heart conditions, or to find out how well your child is coping with existing heart problems.

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Physical Exam of the Newborn

A complete physical exam is an important part of newborn care. Each body system is carefully checked for signs of health and normal function.

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Physical Exam: Adolescent Male

Detailed information on what teen boys can expect during a physical exam.

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Physical Needs of the Dying Child

A terminally ill child has many of the same needs as any seriously ill child, including a routine for sleep and rest, and for pain management. Here's what you should know.

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Pierre Robin Sequence

Pierre Robin Sequence is a condition that affects a baby’s mouth. It usually involves a cleft palate and a small lower jaw. This can impact breathing and feeding.

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Pilomatrixoma in Children

A pilomatrixoma is a slow-growing, noncancerous skin tumor of the hair follicle. It's most common on the face and neck, and it's more common in children and young adults. Read on to learn more.

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Pilonidal Disease

This Helping Hand™ is about pilonidal disease, which is a common skin condition that happens between the buttocks.

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Pinworms: Treatment and Prevention

Pinworms are small white worms that live in the large intestine. They are about 1/2 inch long and as thin as a thread. They can sometimes be seen in and around the child's bowel movements. The adult female pinworm lays her eggs on the skin around the anus. This causes itching and scratching.

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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.