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Mouth Sores (Viral) Herpes Gingivostomatitis

Mouth sores (or Gingivostomatitis) can be caused by viruses and other illnesses. Some mouth sores are caused by the herpes virus. It is not caused by sexual activity nor related to it. Mouth sores can last from 7 to 10 days. They should heal without leaving a scar.

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Safe Sleep Videos

English Listen to this video to learn about keeping your baby safe while he/she sleeps. Spanish Escuche éste video sobre cómo aprender a mantener seguro su bebé mientras duerme. Somali Dhagayso fiidiyowgan ku saabsan nabad gelyo u seexinta cunuggaaga marka isagu/iyadu hurdaan.

Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain is a torn or stretched ligament in the ankle. Signs of an ankle injury include pain, swelling and tenderness in the ankle that may spread to the whole ankle and foot, and trouble walking.

Femoral Anteversion

Femoral anteversion is a condition where the femur (thigh) bone rotates inward. This rotation causes the knee and foot to point inward as well. It is known as intoeing or being “pigeon-toed”. Often parents first notice this intoeing when their child begins to walk. It becomes most noticeable around 4 to 6 years of age. Femoral anteversion may exist in one or both legs.

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Hormonal Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion

An intrauterine device (in tra U ter in de vice), or IUD, is a small T-shaped type of birth control. 

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Allergy to Mold

This Helping Hand™ covers mold, which is a fungus that can be found almost anywhere, both indoors and outside. Only a few types of mold cause an allergic reaction. Mold seeds (or spores) get into the air and are then breathed in.

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All About Surgeries and Procedures

To prepare for a surgery or procedure at Nationwide Children's Hospital, we would like to tell you what to expect before, during, and after surgery.

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Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)

Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a condition in which a woman’s ovaries do not make enough follicles or the follicles do not function properly. Because of this, there are not enough hormones produced and women stop having menses (their “period”) before the age of 40.

Juvenile Xanthogranuloma (JXG)

A juvenile xanthogranuloma, or JXG, is a benign skin lump or bump caused by a collection of cells called histiocytes. These may be red, orange or tan at first, but over time may become more yellow in color.