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Differences of Sex Development (DSD) When a child's sex is not clear at birth, the child has atypical genitalia (ambiguous genitalia). This means that the genitals don't seem to be clearly male or female. You may hear these differences called "DSDs," or sometimes "disorders of
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Undescended Testes in Children What are undescended testes in children? Undescended testes means that 1 or both of the male testes have not passed down (descended) into the scrotal sac. This is a condition seen in some newborn baby boys. Most cases affect only 1 teste. About 1 in
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Dialysis in Children What is dialysis? Dialysis is a procedure that is done routinely on people who have acute or chronic kidney (renal) failure. It filters waste and extra fluid from the blood. That is something that would normally be done by the kidneys. Dialysis may also be
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Exstrophy of the Bladder and Epispadias in Children What is exstrophy of the bladder and epispadias in children? Gender words are used here to talk about anatomy and health risk. Use this information in a way that works best for you and your doctor as you talk about your child's
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Common Cold in Children What is the common cold in children? The common cold (upper respiratory infection) is one of the most common illnesses in children. Each year it leads to more doctor visits and missed days from school and work than any other illness. Millions of people in
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Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves What are heart valves? The heart has four chambers: two upper chambers (atria) and two lower chambers (ventricles). Blood passes through a valve before leaving each chamber of the heart. The valves prevent the backward flow of blood
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Children What is a urinary tract infection (UTI) in children? A urinary tract infection is inflammation of part of the system that takes urine out of the body. It’s caused by bacteria. The urinary tract includes the 2 kidneys. They remove liquid
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Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) in Children What is vesicoureteral reflux in children? Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a condition in which urine in the bladder flows in the wrong direction. It goes up into the tubes (ureters) that lead to the kidneys. It often flows all the way back
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Fire Safety and Burns Overview A burn injury usually results from an energy transfer from a heat source to the body. There are many types of burns, including: Thermal burns. These burns are caused by heat sources that raise the temperature of the skin and tissues and cause tissue
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Adjustment Disorders in Children What is an adjustment disorder in children? An adjustment disorder is an unhealthy emotional or behavioral reaction to a stressful event or change in a person’s life. The response happens within 3 months of the stressful event. Some events that