Apr 25, 2025 · Rickets is the softening and weakening of bones in children, often because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin D or calcium deficiency. Rare inherited problems also can cause rickets. …

Apr 25, 2025 · During the exam, the healthcare professional typically will gently press on your child's bones, checking for irregularities. They may pay specific attention to the following: Skull. Babies who …

Apr 25, 2025 · Swollen lymph nodes most often happen because of infection from bacteria or viruses. Rarely, cancer causes swollen lymph nodes. The lymph nodes, also called lymph glands, play a vital …

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Jul 3, 2025 · Doppler ultrasound is a noninvasive test that can be used to measure the blood flow through your blood vessels. It works by bouncing high-frequency sound waves off red blood cells that …

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Feb 13, 2021 · For the past 3 years, I have had unexplained fever spikes that last a short period of time. Usually less than 12 hours. They always start between 4 and 6 A.M. I have body rigors and …

Oct 3, 2023 · I'm hoping to get some help understanding the report from my PET scan I had last week. Unfortunately, I don'ts see my pulmonologist until a week from today and I would rather not spend …

Mar 11, 2022 · Heart palpitations (pal-pih-TAY-shuns) are feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering or pounding heart. Stress, exercise, medication or, rarely, a medical condition can trigger them. …

Aug 12, 2025 · Tonsillitis is swelling and irritation, called inflammation, of the tonsils. The tonsils are two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat. There's one tonsil on each side. Tonsillitis …