Hiccups are repeated gulping sounds caused by sudden spasms of the diaphragm. Burping is the sound made by the sudden release of stomach air through the mouth.
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Hiccups or Burps - Normal
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Hitting and Aggressive Behavior
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Hitting is the most common type of aggressive behavior. Others include slapping, pinching, scratching, poking, hair-pulling, biting, kicking, shoving, and knocking down.
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Hives
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Hives is a rash made up of raised pink bumps with pale centers. Most often, rash is very itchy
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Hoarse Voice - Symptom
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A hoarse voice (or cry) is raspy and deeper than normal. If hoarseness is severe, the child can do little more than whisper.
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Hot Tub Dermatitis
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A painful or itchy rash caused by overgrowth of bacteria in hot tubs. Onset of rash: 8-48 hours after being in hot tub. Easy to diagnose based on a rash starting after being in a hot tub. Rash in others who shared the hot tub helps make the diagnosis.
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Human Bite
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Bite from a human child or teen.
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Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Dosage Table
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Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Dosage Table
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Impetigo - Infected Sores
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Coin-shaped sores on the skin. Covered by scabs or crusts that are the color of honey
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Incentives for Motivating Children
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Incentives are rewards or prizes that are given for desired behaviors. The reward must be strongly desired by the child. You can ask your child for ideas.
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Influenza Exposure
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Exposure (Close Contact) to a person with influenza. Your child has NO symptoms of influenza (no fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose).
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Influenza Seasonal (Age 0-5)
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Your child has symptoms of influenza (flu). Flu is a viral infection. The nose, throat, and upper parts of the airway are involved.
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Influenza Seasonal (Age 6-21)
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Your child has symptoms of influenza (flu). Flu is a viral infection. The nose, throat, and upper parts of the airway are involved.
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Insect Bite
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Bite from an insect (bug).
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Jaundiced Newborn
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Jaundice means the skin has turned a yellow color. Bilirubin is the pigment that turns the skin yellow.
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Jellyfish Sting
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Sting from a jellyfish. Jellyfish cause most of the stings that occur in sea water. The main symptoms are pain, burning and redness at the sting site. Red lines are common.
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Jock Itch
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Fungus infection and rash of the groin and inner, upper thighs. Jock itch is also called ringworm of the crotch
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Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (Normal Loose Joints)
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Children with this syndrome have loose joints. Movement at their joints are excessive. Joints can be stretched beyond the normal range. Affects over 10% of children.
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Keratosis Pilaris
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A chronic condition of dry, rough skin on the upper arms. Called Keratosis Pilaris (KP)
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Labial Fusion
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The labia minora (vaginal lips or folds) are stuck together. Also called labial adhesions
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Laryngitis - Allergic
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Allergic reaction of the voicebox (larynx) and vocal cords.
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Laryngitis - Viral
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Viral infection of the voicebox (larynx) and vocal cords.
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Leg Injury
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Injuries to the leg (hip to foot). Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament. Muscle pain caused by too much exercise or work is covered in Leg Pain. (This is called overuse.)
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Leg Pain - Muscle Cramps
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Leg muscle cramps from sports or hard work (muscle overuse). The pain is not caused by an injury. Also called muscle spasms or heat cramps.
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Leg Pain - Muscle Strain
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Leg muscle pain from hard work or sports (muscle overuse). Pain is not caused by an injury. Also called muscle overuse syndrome.
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Leg Pain - Symptom
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Pain in the legs. Includes hip, knee, ankle and toe joints. Includes minor muscle strain from hard work or sports (overuse). The pain is not caused by an injury.
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Lice - Head
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Head lice is a scalp infection with tiny gray bugs (lice). Lice lay many white eggs (nits) in the hair.
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Lyme Disease
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Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection spread from a deer tick bite.
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Lymph Node - Normal
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Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped lumps found under the skin. Also called lymph glands.
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Lymph Node Infection - Bacterial
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A bacterial infection of a lymph node. Main symptom is the sudden onset of one large painful node
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Lymph Node Infection - Viral
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A viral infection of lymph nodes. Main symptom is swollen nodes.
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Measles Vaccine Rash
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Mild pink rash that occurs 6-12 days after the measles shot
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Medication - Giving Liquid Medicine to Cooperative Child
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Techniques for giving liquid medicines to a child who cooperates
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Medication - Giving Pills to Cooperative Child
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Techniques for giving pills or capsules to a child who cooperates
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Medication - Refusal to Take
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Your child refuses to take a liquid medicine
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Menstrual Cramps
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Cramps in the lower belly or pelvis. They start during the first 1 or 2 days of a girl’s period. Cramps only happen during menstrual bleeding. Report of cramps in the past are helpful. Cramps often don’t start until periods are present for over 1 year.
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