| Psoriatic arthritis | Psoriatic arthritis | Psoriatic arthritis | P | English | Rheumatology | Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years) | Body;Skin | Skeletal system | Conditions and diseases | Adult (19+) | Joint or muscle pain;Pain | https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/arthritis_psoriatic_MED_ILL_EN.jpg | 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z | | Jennifer Stinson RN-EC, PhD, CPNPLori Tucker, MDAdam Huber, MSc, MD, FRCPCLynn Spiegel, MD, FRCPCLaura Schanberg, MDPatrick McGrath, OC, PhD, FRSC | | | | 8.80000000000000 | 51.9000000000000 | 295.000000000000 | | Flat Content | Health A-Z | <p>Psoriatic arthritis is one type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Learn about the symptoms and possible complications of this condition.</p> | <p>Psoriasis is a skin disease. It is a scaly, red rash, usually on the scalp, behind the ears, on the eyelids, elbows, knees, or buttocks, or inside the belly button. Some people with psoriasis may also have pits or ridges in their fingernails. Children or teenagers with psoriasis may also have arthritis. This is called psoriatic arthritis. Sometimes the psoriasis starts before the arthritis, but sometimes the arthritis begins before the psoriasis. A family history of psoriasis is an important clue to the correct diagnosis.</p> | | <h2>Key points</h2>
<ul><li>Psoriasis is a scaly, red rash, usually on the scalp, behind the ears, on the eyelids, elbows, knees, buttocks, or inside the belly button.</li>
<li>Psoriatic arthritis affects 3% to 10% of children with JIA.</li>
<li>It can be mild or it can be severe and last into adulthood.</li></ul> | <figure>
<span class="asset-image-title">Psoriatic arthritis</span>
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<figcaption class="asset-image-caption">Psoriatic arthritis affects both males and females equally. It is characterized by nail pitting, swollen fingers or toes, soreness in any joint, and red scaly rash.</figcaption>
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<h2>Quick facts about psoriatic JIA</h2><p>Here are a few more things you should know about psoriatic JIA:</p><ul><li>It occurs in 3% to 10% of young people who have JIA.</li><li>It can occur at any age.</li><li>It affects both boys and girls equally.</li><li>It can affect a few or many joints.</li><li>It may involve the hips or back, similar to enthesitis-related arthritis.<br></li><li>When the tendons of the fingers or toes become swollen or inflamed, they may look like sausages. This is called dactylitis.</li><li>There is a moderate risk of eye disease, called uveitis.</li></ul><p>Some children and teenagers have relatively mild psoriatic arthritis. Others have a more severe disease that can last into adulthood.</p> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | August is Psoriasis Awareness Month | Learn about psoriatic arthritis, a type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that affects 3% to 10% of young people who have JIA. | Main | | |
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| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Overview | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Overview | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Overview | A | English | Psychiatry | School age child (5-8 years);Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years) | Brain | Brain | Conditions and diseases | Caregivers
Adult (19+) | NA | | 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z | | Alice Charach, MD, MSc, FRCPC;Rosemary Tannock, PhD | | | | 10.9000000000000 | 42.9000000000000 | 789.000000000000 | | Health (A-Z) - Conditions | Health A-Z | <p>Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.</p> | <h2>What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?</h2><p>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition (a condition that causes subtle differences in the brain at or around birth). It mainly involves difficulties with:</p><ul><li>controlling attention</li><li>regulating behaviour and activity levels (impulsivity/hyperactivity).<br></li></ul><p>When left untreated, ADHD can lead to difficulties with school performance, self-control, memory, emotions, friendships, relationships with family and
<a href="/Article?contentid=1923&language=English">other areas of life</a>.</p><br> | | <h2>Key points</h2>
<ul>
<li>ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that causes difficulties with controlling attention to a task at hand and regulating behaviour and activity levels.</li>
<li>ADHD can affect a child’s learning ability, school performance and relationships with peers and family, among other areas.</li>
<li>ADHD is more common when a parent or sibling has the condition. Symptoms can worsen if a child experiences stresses such as divorce, family financial difficulties, harsh or inconsistent parenting or family conflict.</li>
<li>ADHD is linked with a number of neurological, mental health and physical conditions.</li>
</ul> | | | <h2>What causes ADHD?</h2>
<p>The exact causes of ADHD are not known. However, two factors associated with the disorder are genetics and environmental factors.<br></p>
<h3>Genetics</h3>
<p>ADHD runs in families. A child with ADHD is likely to have a sibling or parent with ADHD. When a doctor diagnoses ADHD in a child, it is not uncommon for parents to suspect that a parent or another child may also have the disorder. That being said, there is currently no genetic test to confirm or rule out a diagnosis of ADHD.</p>
<p>Genetic causes differ for each child. Researchers are now studying:</p>
<ul>
<li>how genes work together</li>
<li>how genes interact with environmental factors to influence behaviour</li>
<li>how genes influence responses to treatment.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Environmental factors</h3>
<p>Environmental factors that play a role in ADHD include:</p>
<ul>
<li>smoking or alcohol use in pregnancy</li>
<li>prematurity or low birth weight</li>
<li>exposure to lead or other toxins</li>
</ul>
<p>Other environmental factors can worsen symptoms of ADHD. These include family stressors such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>financial difficulties</li>
<li>exposure to violence</li>
<li>family breakup</li>
<li>harsh or inconsistent parenting</li>
<li>inconsistent supervision or support, for example if a caregiver cannot supervise a child properly because of their own physical or mental health challenges.</li>
</ul>
<h2>How common is ADHD?</h2>
<p>On average, ADHD affects 5 per cent of school-aged children around the world, or about one in every 20 children. ADHD also affects about 4 per cent of adults, or about one adult in 25.</p>
<p>ADHD is about three times more common in boys than in girls. It is often easier to recognize and diagnose ADHD in boys because they tend to be more active. Girls with ADHD may be more likely to be overlooked because their symptoms are less obvious even though they may have as much difficulty as boys with academic and social skills.</p> | <h2>Does ADHD occur with other conditions?</h2>
<p>ADHD can occur with other conditions such as:</p>
<ul>
<li><a>autism spectrum disorder</a></li>
<li>speech and language difficulties</li>
<li>specific learning difficulties</li>
<li>Tourette’s syndrome and other tic disorders (conditions that cause short, sudden and repeated movements or sounds)</li>
<li><a>epilepsy</a></li>
<li>developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD) (suspected when a child’s co-ordination is poorer than expected for their age and intelligence)</li>
<li>acquired brain injury</li>
</ul>
<p>Children with ADHD may sometimes also have mental health conditions such as <a>anxiety</a>, mood disorders (such as <a>depression</a> or <a>bipolar disorder</a>) or <a href="/Article?contentid=1924&language=English">behaviour disorders</a>. These can affect school performance and lead to problems in the teen years.</p>
<p>ADHD has also been linked with physical conditions such as <a>asthma</a>, sleep difficulties, and hearing and vision problems.</p>
<p>About two thirds of children with ADHD have at least one other condition. It is important to understand if a child has another condition alongside ADHD, as it may affect diagnosis and treatment.</p> | | | | | | <h2>When to see a doctor about ADHD</h2>
<p>See your child’s doctor if you suspect your child may have ADHD. You can find out more in the page about ADHD <a href="/Article?contentid=1923&language=English">signs and symptoms</a>.</p>
<p>If your child is diagnosed with ADHD, your doctor can review <a href="/Article?contentid=1997&language=English">parenting approaches</a> and, depending on your child’s age, discuss <a href="/Article?contentid=1998&language=English">medication treatments</a>.</p> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | <h2>Further information</h2><p>For more information on ADHD, please see the following pages:</p><p>
<a href="/Article?contentid=1923&language=English"><span>ADHD: S</span>igns and symptoms</a></p><p>
<a href="/Article?contentid=1997&language=English">ADHD: How to help your child at home</a></p><p>
<a href="/Article?contentid=1999&language=English">ADHD: Communicating with your child's school</a></p><p>
<a href="/Article?contentid=1998&language=English">ADHD: Treatment with medications</a></p><h2>Resources</h2><p>The following resources offer support and additional information about ADHD. </p><h3>Websites</h3><p>
<a href="http://www.ldao.ca/" target="_blank">Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario</a></p><p>
<a href="https://caddac.ca/adhd/" target="_blank">Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada - CADAC</a></p><h3>Journal articles</h3><p>Heinonen, K. et al (2010).
<a href="https://bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-2431-10-91" target="_blank">Behavioural symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in preterm and term children born small and appropriate for gestational age: A longitudinal study</a>.
<em>BMC Pediatrics</em>. Dec 15 2010 10:91. doi: 10.1186/1471-2431-10-91.</p><p>Sucksdorff, M. et al (2015).
<a href="https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/136/3/e599..info" target="_blank">Preterm Birth and Poor Fetal Growth as Risk Factors of Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder</a>.
<em>Pediatrics</em> Sept 2015 136 (3) e599-e608. doi:10.1542/peds.2015-1043.</p> | | | | | | | | | | https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder_overview.jpg | ADHD: Overview | | Main | | |
| Mononucleosis | Mononucleosis | Mononucleosis | M | English | Infectious Diseases | Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years) | Body | Immune system | Conditions and diseases | Caregivers
Adult (19+) | Abdominal pain;Fatigue;Fever;Headache;Nausea;Rash;Sore throat | | 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z | | Shawna Silver, MD, FRCPC, FAAP, PEng | | | | 8.20000000000000 | 61.7000000000000 | 1180.00000000000 | | Health (A-Z) - Conditions | Health A-Z | <p>Mononucleosis, or mono, is a type of viral infection. Learn about signs and symptoms and how to take care of your child at home.</p> | <h2>What is mononucleosis?</h2><p>Mononucleosis (mono) is a viral infection that is usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). This virus spreads through infected saliva. In children, this may happen through
<a href="/Article?contentid=774&language=English">coughing</a> or by handling or chewing toys that have been contaminated by the virus. In teens, the virus can spread through sharing food and drinks, or toothbrushes or through close, personal contact such as kissing.</p><p>Other viruses that can cause a mononucleosis-like illness include cytomegalovirus,
<em>Toxoplasma gondii</em>, adenovirus and viral hepatitis.</p><br> | | <h2>Key points</h2>
<ul>
<li>In children, mono is a type of viral infection that can cause no symptoms or a mild febrile illness.</li>
<li>Teens and young adults with mono often have other symptoms with their fever, including sore throat, headaches and swollen lymph nodes.</li>
<li>Keep your child comfortable and hydrated while their body fights the illness.</li>
<li>Avoid sports and heavy lifting. Injury to the spleen can cause severe internal bleeding.</li>
</ul> | | <h2>Signs and symptoms of mono</h2>
<p>A child or teen can have infectious mononucleosis from EBV for some time before showing any symptoms. This is known as the incubation time of a virus. The incubation time for mono can be up to 30 to 50 days in teens, but it is shorter for children.</p>
<h3>Children</h3>
<p>In children, mono typically shows very few or no symptoms. Any minor symptoms are usually limited to:</p>
<ul>
<li>a <a href="/Article?contentid=12&language=English">cold</a></li>
<li>a mild to moderate <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">fever</a>, which is not dangerous and usually lasts less than two weeks.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Teens and young adults</h3>
<p>Symptoms for this age group start slowly over one or two weeks. They can include:</p>
<ul>
<li>a <a href="/Article?contentid=748&language=English">sore throat</a></li>
<li>tiredness, loss of energy and body aches</li>
<li>large red tonsils covered with pus</li>
<li><a href="/Article?contentid=777&language=English">swollen lymph nodes</a> in the neck, armpits, groin and elsewhere</li>
<li>a fever for 10 to 14 days</li>
<li><a href="/Article?contentid=29&language=English">headache</a></li>
<li>nausea and loss of appetite</li>
<li>abdominal pain</li>
<li>a rash</li>
<li>a slightly enlarged spleen</li>
<li>a slightly enlarged liver</li>
<li>jaundice.</li>
</ul>
<p>Most teens have only mild symptoms for a week. Even those with severe symptoms often feel completely better after two to four weeks.</p> | | | <h2>How a doctor diagnoses mono</h2>
<p>Your child’s doctor will diagnose mono by examining your child and asking about any symptoms. They may also order blood tests to help confirm the diagnosis or rule out more serious (but less common) causes of your child's symptoms.</p> | <h2>What your child’s doctor can do for mono</h2>
<p>Mononucleosis is a viral infection. Antibiotics cannot treat a virus, so, in most cases, your child’s doctor will suggest medicines to ease fever or pain. But if your child’s tonsils are so large that they are almost touching, the doctor may prescribe steroid medication to reduce the swelling.</p> | <h2>Complications of mono</h2>
<p>Although it is not common, mono can sometimes cause more serious complications. These include:</p>
<ul>
<li>dehydration</li>
<li>an enlarged spleen</li>
<li>breathing problems</li>
<li>a rash</li>
</ul>
<h3>Dehydration</h3>
<p><a href="/Article?contentid=776&language=English">Dehydration</a> occurs when a sore throat prevents a child from drinking enough fluids. Try to prevent dehydration by giving your child pain medicines for their throat and small, frequent amounts of fluids.</p>
<h3>Enlarged spleen</h3>
<p>Mono can cause your child’s spleen to become enlarged (get bigger) and leave it at risk for <a href="/Article?contentid=1183&language=English">injury</a>. A hit to the stomach could rupture the enlarged spleen and cause internal bleeding. This is an emergency.</p>
<p>You can keep your child’s spleen safe by having your child avoid contact sports (see below), preventing <a href="/Article?contentid=6&language=English">constipation</a> and avoiding heavy lifting.</p>
<p>If your child has sudden, severe pain in the abdomen (belly), call 911 or take them to the emergency department right away.</p>
<h3>Breathing problems</h3>
<p>Mono may cause breathing difficulties if your child’s throat is swollen and their airway is partially blocked. This could happen if there are enlarged tonsils, <a href="/Article?contentid=831&language=English">adenoids</a> or other lymph tissue at the back of the throat.</p>
<p>A child may describe a feeling of “something being stuck” if they have a sore throat or difficulty breathing. Your child’s doctor can examine their throat to see if there is a risk of blockage and may prescribe medicines to reduce any swelling.</p>
<h3>Rash</h3>
<p>Sometimes patients with mono develop a <a href="/Article?contentid=791&language=English">rash after taking certain antibiotics</a>. This rash is copper-coloured and itchy and can develop after taking ampicillin or, less frequently, amoxicillin. If your child develops this kind of rash, ask their doctor about stopping the antibiotic. Your child may need a different antibiotic instead or may not need an antibiotic at all, as antibiotics will not treat mono.</p> | <h2>Taking care of your child with mono at home</h2>
<h3>Fever and pain medicines</h3>
<p>Give your child <a href="/Article?contentid=62&language=English">acetaminophen</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=153&language=English">ibuprofen</a> to ease the discomfort of swollen lymph nodes or fever. Always follow the instructions on the package.</p>
<h3>Relief for sore throat</h3>
<p>If your child finds it painful to eat and drink, try:</p>
<ul>
<li>giving soft foods that are easy to swallow, such as soups, ice cream, pudding or yogurt</li>
<li>avoiding highly salted, spicy or acidic (vinegar or citrus fruits) foods if they make the pain worse</li>
<li>letting your child take their fluids through a straw or sippy cup</li>
<li>having your child gargle with warm salt water (older children and teens)</li>
<li>giving your child ice cubes and lozenges to suck (older children and teens). Do not give lozenges or cubes to young children, as they are a choking hazard.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Fluids</h3>
<p>Make sure your child drinks plenty of fluids. Your child is getting enough fluid if:</p>
<ul>
<li>they urinate (pee) at least two or three times a day</li>
<li>they have moist eyes and tears when they cry</li>
<li>their mouth is moist and has saliva.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Rest and activity</h3>
<p>Your child will likely need to rest, but they do not need to be isolated or stay in bed. Usually children slow down when they have a fever and then become more active when they feel better.</p>
<h3>Returning to school</h3>
<p>Children can go back to school when their fever is gone and they can swallow normally. Most children are ready to return to their normal routine in two to four weeks.</p>
<h3>Sports</h3>
<p>All children with mono should avoid contact sports for at least four weeks or until cleared by their doctor. This is to prevent damage to the spleen if it became enlarged.</p> | <h2>How to prevent mono from spreading</h2>
<p>Mono is most contagious while your child has a fever. After the fever is gone, the virus is still carried in the saliva in small amounts for up to six months. To prevent the spread of the mono virus, your child should use separate drinking glasses and utensils. Teens with mono should avoid kissing until the fever has been gone for several days.</p> | <h2>When to see a doctor</h2>
<p>Call your child’s regular doctor if:</p>
<ul>
<li>your child cannot drink enough fluids and is not peeing</li>
<li>your child is not back to school two weeks after being diagnosed with mono</li>
<li>your child still has symptoms after four weeks</li>
<li>you have other questions or concerns, for example about your child's return to sports.</li>
</ul>
<p>Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if your child:</p>
<ul>
<li>is dehydrated</li>
<li>has problems breathing</li>
<li>has abdominal pain, especially high on their left side.</li>
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| Soft tissue injuries | Soft tissue injuries | Soft tissue injuries | S | English | Orthopaedics/Musculoskeletal | Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years) | Body | Skin;Skeletal muscle;Ligaments;Tendons | Conditions and diseases | Caregivers
Adult (19+) | NA | | 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z | | Shawna Silver, MD, FRCPC, FAAP, PEng | | | | 7.70000000000000 | 64.2000000000000 | 890.000000000000 | | Health (A-Z) - Conditions | Health A-Z | <p>Soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains are common. Learn how to recognize and treat a soft tissue injury.</p> | <h2>What is a soft tissue injury?</h2><p>Soft tissue injuries can include injuries to the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments or the tissue capsules that surround certain joints.<br></p><h3>Sprains and strains</h3><ul><li>
<a href="/Article?contentid=929&language=English">Sprains</a> are injuries to the ligaments when they are overstretched. Ligaments are the tissues that connect two bones.</li><li><a href="/article?contentid=945&language=English">Strains</a> are injuries to muscles and/or the tendons that attach or connect the muscles.</li></ul><p>These types of soft tissue injury are common. They are usually mild, but they can sometimes be quite serious. They can also occur together in the same injured area.</p>
| | <h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Soft tissue injuries include strains and sprains. Strains affect muscles and tendons; sprains affect ligaments.</li><li>Most soft tissue injuries are mild and can be treated with rest, cool packs, compression and raising the injured body part. Over-the-counter pain medicine can also help with pain.</li>
<li>Your health-care provider will talk to you about how soon your child can return to their regular activity.</li></ul> | | <h2>Symptoms of a soft tissue injury</h2>
<p>A person with a soft tissue injury will have pain and swelling. Depending on how severe it is and where it is, the injury may affect activities that use the injured body part. Severe soft tissue injuries will cause the child or teen to stop their activity.</p> | <h2>Causes of a soft tissue injury</h2>
<p>Sprains and strains are caused by severe or sudden twisting, stretching or (for muscles) contraction. These forces stretch or even tear the fibres of the muscle, tendon or ligament. They may even cause the muscle, tendon or ligament to detach from its anchor point (for example, a bone).</p> | | | | | <h2>Taking care of your child at home</h2>
<p>Most soft tissue injuries are mild and can be cared for by parents, coaches, teachers or other caregivers. In very mild cases, it may be okay to continue the activity that caused the injury.</p>
<p>To decide if it is safe to return to activity, a parent or responsible caregiver should check your child's injury. They should also tend to the injury later.</p>
<p>Ideally, tending to the injury will:</p>
<ul>
<li>relieve discomfort</li>
<li>keep the joint stable</li>
<li>minimize swelling</li>
</ul>
<p>After an injury, the swelling of the injured body part may interfere with healing.</p>
<h3>How to tend to an injury</h3>
<ul>
<li>Rest and keep the injured area still. If the area is very painful, use splints, slings, dressings or crutches as directed by your health-care provider.</li>
<li>Use ice, or cold packs, in the first 48 hours after an injury. Do not apply ice directly to the skin; wrap it in a thin cloth first. You can also use a bag of frozen vegetables or crushed ice; it will shape itself to the injured area. Apply the cold pack for up to 20 minutes every two or three hours or as directed.</li>
<li>Use compression or elastic dressings to help reduce swelling when your child is up and moving around, but do not rely on them to provide support. Your child should remove them when resting and before going to sleep. If the area near the dressing becomes numb, loosen the dressing, as it may be too tight.</li>
<li>Elevate (raise) the injured area as much as possible above the level of the heart in the first day or two after the injury. This will help reduce swelling. For example, if your child injures their leg, they can use cushions or pillows as props to keep it raised when they are sitting or lying down.</li>
<li>If needed, your child may take medicine such as ibuprofen to decrease any pain and inflammation. Use according to the package directions or as instructed by your health-care provider.</li>
</ul>
<h2>When can my child return to regular activity?</h2>
<p>Your health-care provider will talk to you about your child's gradual return to activity based on the type of injury. For mild to moderate injury, early movement and light activity will help your child get better faster. More severe injuries may take as long as four to six weeks to heal and activity may make the injury worse.</p> | <h2>How to prevent soft tissue injuries</h2>
<p>Many tissue injuries can be prevented by wearing protective gear such as helmets or wrist protectors. Stretching and warming up before activity is also very important for joint and ligament health.</p> | <h2>When to see a doctor</h2>
<p>Call your child's regular doctor if:</p>
<ul>
<li>your child is not getting better by four or five days after the injury</li>
<li>your child needs a medical checkup before going back to sports or activities</li>
<li>there is increasing redness or swelling around the site of injury</li>
<li>your child has a fever</li>
</ul>
<p>Call your child's doctor immediately if your child has a significant break in the skin or has decreased feeling (sensation) around the site of injury. These are signs that the injury may be more than a soft tissue injury.</p>
<h3>When to get help from emergency services</h3>
<p>Go to your nearest Emergency Department or call 911 if:</p>
<ul>
<li>your child cannot use the affected area at all within a short time after the injury</li>
<li>your child has a constant numbness, coldness or loss of feeling in the injured area</li>
<li>the affected body part no longer has its normal shape</li>
<li>your child has constant or severe pain that does not get better with medicine such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.</li>
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