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Pinworms
Pinworms are small worms that infect the intestines.
CAUSES
Pinworms are most common in school-age children.
Pinworm eggs are spread directly from person to person. They can also be spread by touch
Pneumonia in children
Symptoms of Pneumonia
Cough and fever are two of pneumonia's main symptoms. Other symptoms can include weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, headache, musc
Pyloric stenosis
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Causes
Symptoms
Exams and Tests
Treatment
Outlook (Prognosis)
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Alternative Names
Pyloric stenosis is a narrowing of the pylorus, the open
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Rash - child under 2 years
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Considerations
Causes
Home Care
When to Contact a Medical Professional
What to Expect at Your Office Visit
A rash is a change in the color or texture of the skin. A skin rash ca
Raynaud’s disease
Raynaud’s phenomenon is a disorder that affects blood vessels, mostly in the fingers and toes. It causes the blood vessels to narrow when you are:
Who Gets Raynaud’s Ph
Rectal bleeding
Rectal bleeding can refer to any blood that passes from your anus, although rectal bleeding is usually assumed to refer to bleeding from your lower colon or rectum. Your rectum makes up the last few i
Reye Syndrome and Aspirin
Reye syndrome is sudden (acute) brain damage and liver function problems that do not have a known cause.
This syndrome has occurred in children who were given aspirin when they had chickenpox or the
Ribcage Pain
Ribcage pain includes any pain or discomfort in the area of the ribs.
Considerations
With a broken rib, the pain is worse when bending and twisting the body. This movement does not cause the pain i
Rubella
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Causes
Symptoms
Exams and Tests
Treatment
Outlook (Prognosis)
Possible Complications
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Prevention
Rubella, also known as the German measl