The jellyfish family includes about 200 species that drift along the shoreline, dragging tentacles capable of stinging when touched. While most stings from jellyfish may cause little harm, some jellyfish can inflict severe stings, causing a.. Read More
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Yellow discoloration of the skin caused by the accumulation in the blood of the yellowbrown bile pigment called bilirubin. Jaundice is a primary symptom of many different disorders of the liver and biliary systems. Bilirubin is formed fr.. Read More
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A synthetic oral form of vitamin A, isotretinoin has been used since the late 1970s to mitigate severe cystic ACNE that has not responded to other treatment. Isotretinoin is the only known cure for acne. It works by decreasing formation of .. Read More
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A condition in which there is abnormally rapid movement of the small and large intestine often linked to emotional stress or diet, which produces diarrhea and pain. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can affect children (especially girls), givi.. Read More
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The general name for diseases that cause inflammation of the bowels, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Although these two diseases are similar, there are also some important distinctions. Ulcerative colitis is an inflam.. Read More
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Another name for an upset stomach that usually results when a child eats too much food, or eats too quickly. Also known as dyspepsia, only very rarely does indigestion mean a person may have a more serious digestive problem or an ulcer in t.. Read More
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A group of more than 200 inherited disorders in which the body cannot metabolize food components normally. These disorders are usually caused by gene defects that cause a particular enzyme to be defective or missing. Enzymes are proteins th.. Read More
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A superficial skin infection, most commonly found in childhood, that is caused by streptococcal or staphlococcal bacteria. Impetigo should be treated as soon as possible to avoid spreading the infection to other children and to prevent a ra.. Read More
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Imaginary playmates are a perfectly normal part of childhood that can offer youngsters a feeling of control in their lives. These invisible friends are not an indication of a mental health problem but are a common fact of life in many well-.. Read More
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A family of at least 20 rare skin disorders characterized by dry, thickened rough, scaling, darkened skin triggered by too much keratin (the main protein component of skin). This group of genetic diseases ranges from mild generalized dry sk.. Read More
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