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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
Abdominal pain (pain in the stomach area) can happen for many reasons. This Helping Hand will explain when action needs to be taken.
Learn MoreAbdominal Pain: Outpatient
Abdominal pain (pain in the stomach area) can happen for many reasons. This Helping Hand will explain when action needs to be taken.
Learn MoreAcanthosis Nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans is a dark patch that appears on on your neck, armpit, under the breast or a skin crease. It is usually a sign that your body is making extra insulin that it cannot use well.
Learn MoreAchondroplasia
Achondroplasia is the most common form of short-limb dwarfism. It is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by a mutation in the gene that creates the cells (fibroblasts) which convert cartilage to bone.
Learn MoreAcne
Acne is the one of the most common skin problems that young people have. Almost everyone will develop acne to some degree. Some people have more pimples than others. Treatment requires time, patience, and regular use of any medicine you are given.
Learn MoreActive Tuberculosis Disease
Active TB disease is contagious and is often spread through the air. Learn how this condition can be treated.
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 MoreAdjustment Disorders
An adjustment disorder is an unhealthy emotional or behavioral reaction to a stressful event or change in a person’s life.
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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.