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Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Abnormal visual development early in life can cause reduced vision in one eye, which often wanders inward or outward.
Malignant hyperthermia
This rare genetic disorder triggers a severe reaction to certain anesthesia drugs, causing rigid muscles, high fever, fast heart rate and rapid breathing.
Ringworm (body)
Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread fungal skin infection that itches and is related to athlete's foot.
Pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension)
Headaches and vision loss can result from this increased pressure inside your brain that occurs with no obvious reason.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this blood vessel disease, also called IgA vasculitis, that causes a purplish rash on the lower legs.
Dehydration
Dehydration is especially common and dangerous for infants, young children and older adults. Learn more about treating and preventing dehydration.
Constipation in children
Learn what could cause constipation in your child, what you can do to prevent it and treatments that will get the bowel moving again.
Growing pains
Learn about this common condition involving leg pain in children, including growing pain symptoms and how to ease discomfort.
Pseudocholinesterase deficiency
This causes sensitivity to certain muscle relaxants used during anesthesia. Muscles may stay relaxed for too long, interfering with movement and breathing.
Ringworm (scalp)
Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread, itchy fungal skin infection and how to prevent it.
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