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It is a rare inherited disorder charecterized by anemia withjoint and skeletal deformities. It is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder. The cause is not known. The anemia in this syndrome is caused by underdevelopment of the bone marrow whre the blood cells are formed.

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A1AT Deficiency

Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic disorder caused by defective production of alpha 1-antitrypsin leading to decreased A1AT activity in the blood and lungs and resulting in deposition of excessive abnormal A1AT protein in liver cells

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Aarskog Scott Syndrome

It is an inherited disease which is characterized by short stature, facial abnormalities, skeletal and genital anomalies. It is also known as Aarskog syndrome, faciodigitogenital syndrome, shawl scrotum syndrome and faciogenital dysplasia.

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Mental retardation in children

It is a developmental disorder characterized by significantly below-average intelligence (an intelligence quotient [IQ] below 70) and an inability to function in and adapt to daily life without assistance

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Worms in stools in children

Worms in children is a serious concern in children since they take the nutrients of the child leading to malnourishment. Some worms can cause serious problems like intestinal obstruction.

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Vomiting in children

The common cause for vomiting in children is gastro-enteritis which is mainly due to virus infecting the gastrointestinal tract. The child will be unable to take enough fluids leading to dehydration. Vomiting is forceful ejection of contents of stomach and intestines through the mouth.

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Vitamin A deficiency in children

Vitamin A (retinol) is an important fat soluble vitamin for good vision, healthy immune system and cell growth. Eggs, milk, liver, cereals are the foods rich in vitamin A. Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness.

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Viral infection in children

Rhino virus, corona virus, common cold, excessive mucus in children, sneezing in children, how does virus spread, signs and symptoms of viral infection, risk factors for viral infection in children, treatment of common cold, how is the common cold diagnosed, complications, when to worry about the common cold.

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Urinary tract infection in children

It is one of the significant medical problem in young children. It is one of the cause for irreversible renal damage in association with abnormalities of the urinary tract and vesicoureteric reflux. In infancy the incidence of UTI is same in boys and girls, since route of infection id soften hematogenous and boys have higher incidence of urinary tract anomalies like posterior urethral valves.

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Urinary incontinence in children or enuresis

The loss of urinary control is called urinary incontinence. Incontinence is also called enuresis. Primary enuresis is wetting in a person who has never been dry for at least 6 months.

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