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Persistent Depressive Disorder in Children What is persistent depressive disorder in children? Persistent depressive disorder is a type of depression. Depression affects a child’s body, mood, and thoughts. It can disturb eating, sleeping, or thinking patterns. It's not the same

Soy Allergy Diet for Children General guidelines for soy allergy Your child has been diagnosed with a soy allergy. This means that your child's immune system overreacts to soy proteins. The allergy may go away when your child is older. But as long as your child has the allergy

Tree Nut Allergy Diet for Children General guidelines for tree nut allergy When your child has a food allergy, they must follow an allergy-free diet. This means your child can't have the food they are allergic to, or any products containing that food. The items that your child is

Types of Allergens Many different types of allergens can trigger an allergic reaction, requiring clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Animals Dust Mites Foods Egg

Wheat Allergy Diet for Children General guidelines for wheat allergy When your child has a food allergy, they must follow an allergen-free diet. This means your child can't have the food they are allergic to, or any products containing that food. The items that your child is

Juvenile Dermatomyositis What is juvenile dermatomyositis? Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare disease that causes muscle inflammation and a skin rash. It's different from other muscle diseases because it also causes skin problems. Symptoms often first appear in children

Hyperparathyroidism in Children What is hyperparathyroidism in children? Hyperparathyroidism is when the parathyroid glands make too much parathyroid hormone. The condition is rare in children. The parathyroid glands are 4 tiny glands located on the back of the thyroid. The