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Giardiasis for Parents
Giardiasis, a top cause of diarrhea, is an intestinal illness caused by a tiny parasite. Infections pass easily from person to person.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Teens
Some teens get stomachaches and diarrhea often. Read about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common intestinal disorder that affects the colon.
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Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) for Parents
Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) delivers nutrition directly to the stomach.
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Hirschsprung Disease for Parents
Children with Hirschsprung disease aren't able to pass a bowel movement, or do so with difficulty. Treatment almost always requires surgery.
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Formula Feeding FAQs: Some Common Concerns for Parents
Read about how to manage common formula-feeding concerns, from spitting up and fussiness to gas and milk allergies.
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What's an Ileus? for Kids
An ileus is when the intestines stop working and don't move food, fluid, and gas the way they are supposed to.
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What's Glucose? for Kids
When you eat, your body turns the food into a sugar called glucose. Like gas for a car, glucose provides fuel for your cells.
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What Are Fatty Acids? for Kids
Like gas for a car, glucose is fuel for your cells. But if glucose isn't available, fatty acids may be used instead.
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Electrical, Heating & Cooling: Household Safety Checklist for Parents
Use these checklists to make a safety check of your home, including your heating and cooling elements, smoke detectors, and electrical systems. You should answer "yes" to all of these questions.
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A to Z: Hirschsprung Disease for Parents
Learn about Hirschsprung disease, a birth defect that prevents a child from passing bowel movements.