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Pruritus
Pruritus is simply the medical term for itchy skin, which can affect children following a burn injury or skin graft.
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Bladder Control Issues
Common signs of a bladder control issue for a child include day or nighttime bedwetting, urgent or frequent urges to pee or leaking urine.
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Scalds
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/ScaldsAt Shriners Children’s our burn care team uses advanced diagnostics and innovative treatments to care for children with scalds.
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Trigger Finger/Thumb
Trigger finger is a condition in which one or more fingers or thumbs become stuck in a bent position, which can be painful. Shriners Children's can assess, diagnose and develop a treatment plan for trigger finger.
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Syndromic Scoliosis
Syndromic scoliosis is a side-to-side curve of the spine that develops as part of a syndrome. When a child is diagnosed with a condition, there are certain predictable symptoms expected to appear attached to that syndrome.
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Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection typically spread by tick bites. Months to years after a bite, symptoms may include inflammation of joints (arthritis). Shriners Children's treats arthritis caused by Lyme disease.
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Mesenchymal Scoliosis
Mesenchymal scoliosis is a curve of the spine caused by other medical conditions, such as osteogenesis imperfecta, that may weaken or destabilize a child's spine.
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Pseudoachondroplasia
Pseudoachondroplasia is a type of dwarfism resulting in short stature with normal facial features, head size, and intelligence. Shriners Children's closely monitors symptoms and provides surgical care if needed.
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Tibial Pseudarthrosis
In children with tibial pseudarthrosis, the tibia (leg bone) does not form properly, causing the leg to bow. They also often have neurofibromatosis. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include monitoring with X-rays, bracing or surgery.
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Anorectal Malformations
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Anorectal-MalformationsShriners Children's provides specialized care for children with anorectal malformations and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.