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Head Lice

Head lice are tiny, six-legged insects that spend their entire life on human heads. Nits are the eggs of the lice. Nits look like bits of dandruff in the hair but do not flake off when touched. Lice are usually spread from child to child when sharing clothing, combs or brushes.

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Voiding Dysfunction

If a child over the age of 4 has difficulties holding their urine (urinary incontinence) and physicians are unable to identify an anatomical or neurological cause, they may diagnose the child with voiding dysfunction.

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Diabetes Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Diabetic ketoacidosis, also known as DKA, is a serious complication of diabetes. When cells do not have glucose to use for energy, the body starts to use fat for energy. Acids called ketones are made when fat is used for energy. If untreated, this leads to DKA and life-threatening problems.

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Nail Biting Prevention and Habit Reversal Tips: How to Get Your Child to Stop

Nail-biting is a common and frustrating habit for many children, teens and parents. But, there is good news: more than 75 percent of teens who bite their nails will stop by age 35.

Sleep Terrors and Sleepwalking

Sleep terrors and sleepwalking are related disorders of sleep that usually go away by the teen years. Sleep terrors are not the same as nightmares. Nightmares are bad dreams the child often clearly remembers the next day. 

Intussusception (Inpatient)

Intussusception is a blockage of the intestines. It happens when one part of the intestine folds into another part. Signs of intussusception include pain in the abdomen (stomach) that comes and goes, or comes on suddenly. Many intussusceptions are fixed with an air enema but some require surgery.

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Broken Fingers: Why They Need Special Treatment and Care

Find out why a finger fracture is unique, tips for adjusting and why your child always needs care for a swollen, injured finger.

Supraventricular Tachycardia

Supraventricular tachycardia, also called SVT, is a very fast heart rhythm that does not follow the regular pathway from the atria to the ventricles.

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