Bulimia Nervosa in Children
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder. A child with bulimia overeats or binges uncontrollably. This overeating may be followed by self-induced throwing up (purging).
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Adjustment Disorders in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesAn 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.
Acne in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesAcne is a disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Hair follicles are the areas around the base or root of each hair. Sebaceous glands are the tiny glands that release oil (sebum) into the hair follicles. The sebum moistens the skin and hair. The sebum and hair get to the skin surface through tiny holes called pores.
Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T)
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesA-T is a rare childhood disease that affects the nervous system and other body systems.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
in Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayPelvic inflammatory disease or PID is an infection of a woman’s reproductive tract. Scar tissue grows between internal organs leading to ongoing pelvic pain. It can also lead to ectopic pregnancy.
Depression
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayDepression is a whole-body illness. It involves the body, mood, and thoughts. Depression affects the way you eat and sleep. It also can affect the way you feel about yourself and things. It is not the same as being unhappy or in a “blue” mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away. When you have depression, you can’t “pull yourself together” and get better. Treatment is often needed and many times crucial to recovery.