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Ulcerative Colitis
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Testicles are formed prior to birth in the abdomen below the kidneys, and progressively descend during pregnancy from the abdomen through the groin into the scrotum. An undescended testicle is a testis that fails to descend into the scrotum.
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Learn MoreUpper GI Bleeding
Upper GI bleeding occurs when irritation and ulcers of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum result in bleeding. When this occurs, the child will vomit bright red blood, or dark looking flecks or clots that look like “coffee grounds”.
Learn MoreUpper Respiratory Infections (Colds)
The common cold is a respiratory infection caused by a virus. It affects the child's nose and throat (Picture 1). Antibiotics do not work against a virus. It may take 3 to 14 days for your child to get well.
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Learn MoreUrinary Tract Infection (UTIs)
UTIs are typically caused by a bacterial infection in the urethra and bladder.
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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.