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Fever in Children

Fever is a symptom of an illness, most commonly an infection. Fever in babies under six months of age can be an indication of a serious illness and your child’s practitioner/doctor should be contacted promptly.

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Diaper Rash

Diaper rash is caused by irritation of the skin from urine and bowel movements. Baby’s skin becomes sore and hurts when the diaper is wet or soiled.

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Diabetes

If you have diabetes, it means your body doesn’t make enough insulin, or it doesn’t use insulin the right way. Without enough insulin, sugar builds up in your blood instead of going to your cells to be used for energy.

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Depression

Depression is a medical illness like diabetes or high blood pressure. It affects about 17% or people at some time in their lives. It’s twice as common in women as in men.

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croup

Croup

Croup is a spasm (tightening of the muscles) around the larynx (voice box). This spasm causes frightening sounds. Your child will have a cough that sounds like a seal barking.

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Cholesterol

The purpose of this diet is to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood and to reduce the risk of heart disease

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