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A sore throat can feel irritated or scratchy with mild to burning pain. Most sore throats are caused by viruses,… your eyes or mouth. Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing. Sore throat treatment If your sore throat is cause by the flu, your doctor…

Learn why your child may get several infections while he or she is still young… virus (RSV), rhinovirus (RV), and influenza virus. Serious but infrequent newborn infections can include blood (bacteremia), urinary tract, and brain or spinal fluid infections (bacterial meningitis). The most common signs…

Overactive bladder is a condition that causes you to lose control of your bladder without warning… contract (squeeze) at an unplanned time. That’s what causes leaking and the sudden, urgent need to urinate. Sometimes, having too much fluid in your bladder or too much caffeine…

Herpes is a group of viruses that cause painful blisters and sores. There is no cure, but medicines can treat… in the nerve endings. If these nerve endings are in areas of the body that make or are in contact with body fluids, the virus can get…

Organic acid metabolism disorders are a group of rare birth defects. They affect your ability to break down food into… energy Fussiness Trouble eating and gaining weight Vomiting or diarrhea Low blood sugar Low body temperature High levels of acid in body fluids Skin rash…

Work can be a dangerous place if you are exposed to hazardous toxins. Certain substances put you at risk for… type of disease, and state of health. Smoking can worsen your symptoms. Symptoms can be similar to those of a cold, the flu, or allergies,…

Motion sickness is feeling triggered by movement. It occurs in cars, buses, trains, planes, or boats. It also can happen… gradually feel better. In rare cases, the condition is triggered by a problem with your inner ear. This could be due to fluid buildup or…

Rotavirus is a highly contagious infection commonly affecting babies and young children. A rotavirus vaccine offers some, but not full,… What is rotavirus? Rotavirus is a common stomach and intestinal illness. It mostly affects babies and young children. It is one of the most…

Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula are 2 disorders of the digestive system affecting babies… What is esophageal atresia (EA) and a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)? An esophageal atresia (EA) and a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) are 2 disorders of the digestive system. The condition affects babies. It starts…

Spina bifida is a birth defect that happens when a baby’s spine and spinal cord don’t close completely during… What is spina bifida? Spina bifida is a birth defect that happens when a baby’s spine and spinal cord don’t close completely during development. This…

Diaper rash is redness and rash on a baby’s bottom or genital area. It is a very common rash. Normally,… What is diaper rash? Diaper rash is redness and rash on a baby’s bottom or genital area. It is a very common rash. Most babies…

Asthma is a disease that often starts in childhood and makes it difficult for your child to breathe… What is asthma? Asthma is a disease that often starts in childhood. Asthma makes it difficult for your child’s lungs to get air. That makes it…