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Common cold, ear infection, sore throat, conjunctivitis and stomach flu are the commonest medical conditions that affects the child more commonly leading to missing of school

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Computer related injuries in children

Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) are conditions caused by placing too much stress on a joint, and they vary in type and severity. Most RSIs are linked to the stress of repetitive motions at the computer or overuse injuries in sports. RSI in kids may occur from heavy computer or video game use, playing musical instruments, or the repetitive motion of sports like tennis.

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Cow's milk allergy

Cow's milk is one of the most common allergy-causing foods in children, and it's the leading cause of allergic reactions in very young children. Allergic reactions usually occur a few minutes to a few hours after you consume milk.

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Congenital hypothyroidism or Cretinism

This is a condition due to inadequate secretion of thyroid hormones during fetal life or early infancy. The brain and skeleton fail to develop properly, resulting in mental retardation and dwarfism. It is due to congenital deficiency in the secretion of hormone thyroxine from the thyroid gland. It is caused due to insufficient amount of iodine in the diet of the child?s mother during pregnancy.

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Cyclic vomiting syndrome

It causes bouts of severe nausea and vomiting which lasts for days. It begins between ages of 3 and 7 years. The disorders most often occur in children. It is often associated with increased risk of migraines as adults.

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Deafness by birth or congenital deafness

Congenital deafness refers to hearing loss which is believed to have been present

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Dehydration in child

Dehydration means excess loss of water from the body. Dehydration is one of the most common after exercises, having loose stools or sever vomiting. It should be treated with excess of ingestion of fluids. Dehydration sgould be treated, other wise it may leads to shock.

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Loose motions in children

Loose motions is common medial condition in children. It is mainly caused by bacteria, viruses, food allergy, certain medications etc. It is charecterized by passing of semisolid or watery stools with increased frequency

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Diphtheria in children

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection, usually affecting the mucous membranes of nose and throat. Diphtheria typically causes a bad sore throat, fever, swollen glands and weakness. But the hallmark sign is a thick, gray covering in the back of throat that can make breathing difficult. Diphtheria can also infect your skin.

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Dog bite in children

Dog bite can cause rabies infection caused by rabies virus. The most common victims of dog bite are children. There is no cure for rabies hence immunization is very important after a dog bite.

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