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Abdominal Pain
Functional abdominal pain is a common problem that interferes with a child’s daily life. Some red flags to look for include weight loss, vomiting, lack of energy and bloody diarrhea. A physician can perform tests to determine the cause of abdominal pain. Treatment plans vary depending on the cause.
Learn MoreAbdominal Pain: Outpatient
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss what steps to take if the cause of your child's abdominal pain cannot be determined. It is important that you watch your child closely for the next 24 hours and go back to your child’s doctor or the emergency department if they show more serious symptoms.
Learn MoreAcanthosis Nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a dark patch that appears on a child's neck, armpit, under the breast or a skin crease. It is usually a sign that the body is making extra insulin that it cannot use well. Eating a healthy diet and increasing physical activity are steps to help cure acanthosis nigricans.
Learn MoreAchondroplasia
Achondroplasia is the most common form of short-limb dwarfism. Individuals who have achondroplasia have short limbs but normal trunk height and head size with a prominent forehead. Children with achondroplasia can lead normal lives provided they receive appropriate care by knowledgeable providers.
Learn MoreAcne
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss the causes and treatment of acne. Acne is one of the most common skin problems that young people have. Almost everyone will develop acne to some degree and some people have more pimples than others. Treatment often requires time, patience and medicine.
Learn MoreActive Tuberculosis Disease
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss Tuberculosis (TB). Active TB disease (the common name for Mycobacterium tuberculosis) is contagious. It is most often spread through the air. The standard of care for treatment of active TB is daily administration of medicines from health department nurses.
Learn MoreAcute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Leukemia is cancer of the blood. It’s the most common form of cancer in childhood.
Learn MoreAcute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
Leukemia is cancer of the blood. It’s the most common form of cancer in childhood.
Learn MoreAcute Renal Failure
Acute kidney disease starts suddenly. In some cases, it may be reversed and the kidneys can work normally again.
Learn MoreAddiction
Addiction refers to a wide range of compulsive behaviors. Traditionally, addiction refers to the excessive use of substances, including alcohol, drugs, cigarettes and food. Addiction has a wider meaning for children and teens, including attachment to things like the Internet and video games.
Learn MoreAdjustment Disorders
An adjustment disorder is an unhealthy emotional or behavioral reaction to a stressful event or change in a person’s life.
Learn MoreAdolescent Mental Health
Learn about the different mental health problems affecting adolescents that require the clinical care of a physician or other healthcare professional.
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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.