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Kids and Teens Health
What effect does general anaesthetic have on child development?
New research shows general anaesthesia appears to have some unpleasant and unexpected effects on child development.
Male circumcision?
Circumcision is an elective surgical procedure performed on males. It is the practice of removing the foreskin from the penis. Circumcision is generally a safe procedure and complications are rare. It may occasionally be needed for medical reasons, but more commonly performed for cultural or personal reasons.
Pulled elbow
Pulled elbow happens when a child's outstretched arm is pulled suddenly. An affected child is usually crying and won't move their arm.
Bed-wetting
Wetting the bed: find out about the causes, effects on children and available treatments for bed-wetting.
Rubella
In children rubella symptoms include a rash that generally appears on the face and scalp first and spreads to the body and arms the same day.
Fifth disease
If your child (or you) has been unwell with what you think is the flu and later develops bright red cheeks, fifth disease may be the cause.
Mumps
Find out about the symptoms, treatment, and complications of mumps, as well as how to prevent this disease.
Febrile seizures
Febrile seizures (febrile convulsions or febrile fits) are seizures associated with a fever in young children.
ADHD treatments
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatments include behaviour management strategies for parents and teachers, psychological therapies and medicines.
