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• Abdominal migraine
  ...ine]] that primarily affects children. It involves episodes of [[abdominal pain]] without a [[headache]]. Abdominal migraine is pronounced as /æbˈdɒmɪnəl maɪˈɡreɪn/.
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• Pediatric Gastroenterology
  ...ldren and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and ...ldren and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and
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• Constipation in children
  '''Constipation in children''' ...ssing stools. It is often characterized by hard, dry stools that may cause pain or bleeding.
  2 KB (240 words) - 02:33, 12 February 2024
• Intussusception
  ...to it. It is a form of [[bowel obstruction]] and is most commonly seen in children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years. ...g]], [[bloody stool]], and [[lethargy]]. In some cases, a lump may be felt in the abdomen. The symptoms often come and go, usually occurring every 15 to
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• Plumbism
  ...type of metal poisoning caused by increased levels of the heavy metal lead in the body. ...y Loss]], [[Pain or Tingling in the Hands and/or Feet]], and [[Weakness]]. In severe cases, it can lead to [[Seizure]], [[Coma]], and even death.
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• Celiac Disease
  ...]]. The disease is triggered by consumption of [[gluten]], a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. ...d in English literature in the 19th century. The disease was named for the abdominal symptoms that are often associated with it.
  2 KB (219 words) - 00:15, 9 February 2024
• Wilms' tumor
  ...'nephroblastoma''', is a rare type of kidney cancer that primarily affects children. The etymology of the term originates from the name of Dr. Max Wilms, a Ger ...in the cells of the kidney. It is the most common type of kidney cancer in children, accounting for approximately 90% of pediatric renal malignancies.
  2 KB (272 words) - 00:01, 9 February 2024
• Yolk sac tumor
  ...dermal sinus tumor''', is a rare form of [[cancer]] that primarily affects children and young adults. It is a type of [[germ cell tumor]] that originates from ...ate from the yolk sac of an embryo. The yolk sac is an important structure in the early development of animals, providing nourishment to the embryo befor
  2 KB (285 words) - 19:21, 11 February 2024
• Rotavirus
  '''Rotavirus''' (/roʊtəˈvaɪrəs/) is a genus of double-stranded RNA viruses in the family Reoviridae. ...of diarrhoeal disease among infants and young children. Nearly every child in the world is infected with rotavirus at least once by the age of five. Immu
  1 KB (191 words) - 22:47, 5 February 2024
• Adult-onset Still's disease
  ...ain. Some people may have a single episode of Adult-onset Still's disease. In other people, the condition persists or recurs. This inflammation can destr ...cian. The term "adult-onset" differentiates it from a similar condition in children known as [[Juvenile idiopathic arthritis]].
  2 KB (234 words) - 04:17, 12 February 2024
• Cystic nephroma
  ...) kidney tumor consisting of fluid-filled cysts. Cystic nephroma can occur in one or both kidneys.  ...chest cavity). Some patients with cystic nephroma have a mutation (change) in a gene called DICER1 {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]
  1,012 bytes (142 words) - 04:37, 11 January 2023
• Gastric outlet obstruction
  ...ase]], [[gastric polyps]], [[gastric cancer]], and [[gastroenteritis]]. In children, it can be caused by [[congenital pyloric stenosis]], a condition where the ...include persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, weight loss, and dehydration. In severe cases, it can lead to malnutrition and electrolyte imbalance.
  2 KB (253 words) - 04:44, 12 February 2024
• Hymenolepiasis
  ...to poor hygiene or sanitation. The disease is most common in children and in environments where hygiene and sanitation are lacking. ...cases, the infection can lead to [[anemia]] and [[growth retardation]] in children.
  2 KB (227 words) - 22:47, 7 February 2024
• Herpangina
  ...by the sudden onset of fever, sore throat, and painful blisters or ulcers in the mouth and throat. * Painful blisters or ulcers in the mouth and throat
  2 KB (243 words) - 02:42, 6 February 2024
• Pancreatoblastoma
  ...originates in the [[pancreas]], a vital organ that plays an essential role in digestion and hormone production. ...ancreatoblastoma may include abdominal pain, jaundice, weight loss, and an abdominal mass that can be felt during a physical examination.
  2 KB (239 words) - 01:44, 8 February 2024
• Lead
  ...''plumbum'', is the origin of the English words "plumbing" and "plumb" (as in "plumb line"). ...t 10% of intellectual disability of otherwise unknown cause and can result in behavioral problems.
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• Amyand's hernia
  ...s Amyand, a French surgeon who performed the first successful appendectomy in 1735. ...his condition can occur in both adults and children, but it is more common in males. The incidence of Amyand's hernia is estimated to be less than 1% of
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• Hereditary haemochromatosis
  ...body to absorb too much [[iron]] from the diet. The excess iron is stored in the body's tissues and organs, particularly the [[skin]], [[heart]], and [[ ...ates that the condition is inherited, or passed down from parents to their children through their genes.
  2 KB (291 words) - 19:51, 7 February 2024
• Adenomyosis
  ...ds. The condition can be located throughout the entire uterus or localized in one spot. ...ion. Thus, it literally translates to a condition where glands are present in the muscles.
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• Soy allergy
  .... It is one of the more common food allergies, especially among babies and children. ...ay include [[hives]], [[itching]], [[swelling]], [[wheezing]], [[abdominal pain]], [[diarrhea]], and [[anaphylaxis]]. Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially
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