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Concussion

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) caused by a blow or jolt to the head or body that causes the brain to shake. The shaking can cause the brain to not work normally and can result in serious side effects.

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Foreign Bodies in the Nose

Children younger than five often experiment by putting foreign objects into their nose. Treatment involves prompt removal of the object by suction or special tools used by your child's physician.

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Iron Deficiency Anemia

The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency. Iron is needed to form hemoglobin and is mostly stored in the body in the hemoglobin.
 

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IgE-Mediated Food Allergies

IgE-mediated food allergies cause your child’s immune system to react abnormally when exposed to one or more specific foods such as milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.

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Asthma in children

Asthma is a chronic lung disease. Learn about its symptoms and how it's diagnosed and treated at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are serious mental health problems that can emerge ‘out of the blue’ or develop gradually. Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety, how it's is diagnosed and treated at CHOP.

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Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)

Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) is the act of urinating during sleep, particularly at the age of 5 or older. A child with nocturnal enuresis wets only during sleep.

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Constipation

Symptoms like hard or dry stool, abdominal pain and infrequent bowel movements can indicate constipation. Learn about causes, treatments and see how CHOP can help.

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Learn about urinary tract infections (UTIs), their causes, symptoms, and how the DOVE Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) can diagnose and treat this common condition.

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