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Diarrhea
Diarrhea is loose and watery stool and is a common problem. Shriners Children’s cares for children with diarrhea that has lasted for weeks or longer to address more serious issues such as inflammatory bowel disease.
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Condition
Tetraplegia
Tetraplegia, or quadriplegia, is the inability to voluntarily move the upper and lower body due to a spinal cord or brain injury, it affects all four limbs, and in some people, parts of the chest, abdomen and back.
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Patient Story
Briana: Discipline, Resilience and Love for Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/BrianaBriana came to Shriners Children's to be treated at the prosthetics clinic.
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Patient Story
Accessibility for All
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Accessibility-for-AllMaggie, a Shriners Children's Portland patient ambassador, successfully advocated for the installation of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility button on the front doors of her high school to help aid people with physical disabilities.
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Patient Story
Sisters With Scoliosis Encourage Screenings
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Halie-and-SamanthaScoliosis runs in Halie and Samantha's family, but thanks to early detection and intervention, the sisters are able to live full, active lives.
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Patient Story
Mila's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/MilaThis resilient girl flourished with support from her cleft care team.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Helps Adison Stay In The Game
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/Help-Adison-Stay-In-The-GameAdison has never let challenges keep him from playing the game. The high school student and patient ambassador loves playing sports and competing.
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Patient Story
Florida Boy Brings a Ray of Sunshine to Shriners Children’s Texas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Nathan-Brings-SunshineFun-loving and always talkative, Nate brings a ray of sunshine to the halls of Shriners Children’s Texas, no matter the weather outside.
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Patient Story
Providing Life-Changing Care for Children With Limb Differences: Meet Rosie
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Rosie-Limb-Loss-AwarenessThe Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services department works with patients like Rosie to create one-of-a-kind prosthetics.
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Patient Story
Blending Amish Tradition With Modern Prosthetic Devices
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Elizabeth-Prosthetic-StoryElizabeth's story is one of resilience, determination and creativity deeply rooted in the close-knit Amish community of Conewango Valley, New York.
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