Nutritional Requirements for a Child With Cancer
Good nutrition is vital for children being treated for cancer, yet these young patients often have poor appetites.
Good nutrition is vital for children being treated for cancer, yet these young patients often have poor appetites.
Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor. It grows in nerve tissue of babies and young children. The cancer cells grow in young nerve cells of a baby growing in the womb. These cells are called neuroblasts. It’s in the most common cancer in babies under age 1. It’s rare in children older than age 10.
Detailed information on the most common types of upper respiratory infections, including common cold, influenza, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and sinusitis
Detailed information on the most common types of respiratory disorders, including symptoms, prevention, diagnostic, and treatment information
Detailed information on the signs of respiratory distress in children
Testicular torsion is a painful twisting of the testicles and spermatic cord. Torsion causes blood to not flow to the testicles. This can damage them. Treatment needs to be done right away to prevent long-lasting (permanent) injury to the testicles.
Detailed information on controlling sodium in your child's diet.
Detailed information on genitourinary and kidney disorders in children
Detailed information on renal failure, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and diet
Kidney disease (renal failure) is short-term or permanent damage to the kidneys that results in loss of normal kidney function.