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List of childhood diseases and disorders affecting children. Over 30 of the more common childhood diseases are listed here. Childhood illnesses are very common and are often no reason to be alarmed. Consulting a doctor on a child's sickness or disorder is always advisable, but often kids diseases will cure themselves. Ranging from the kids sickness chicken pox to the ringworm, kids often tend to get sick more than adults. Feel free to sort this list by symptoms, treatment, or alphabetically by name.

No parent likes to see their child sick. It's a scary ordeal! Learn about the diseases and disorders that can affect your children before it is too late. All parents should be aware of Leukemia and the possible risk it poses to their children. Check out this list of leukemia symptoms. If your child frequently gets sick you should also see this list of immune system diseases. Also if your child ever shows signs of mental impairment check out these diseases of the brain.

 
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Rank   Name Symptoms Treatments Risks Parent Disease
  1. 1
    Cardiac arrest, Dyspnea, Wheeze, Cyanosis, Pectus carinatum, Short stature, Bronchospasm, Nocturnal Cough, Pulsus paradoxus, Chest Tightness More
    Patient education, Cannabis, Long acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist, Theophylline, Ipratropium, Bronchodilator, Anti-asthmatic Agent, Salbutamol, Montelukast, Ipratropium/salbutamol More
    African American, Poverty, Puerto Ricans in the United States, Overweight, Filipino American, Small for gestational age, Native Hawaiians, Passive smoking, Family history of asthma, Exposure to allergens, Family history of atopic disease More
    Respiratory disease
  2. 2
    Dental restoration
    Gastrointestinal Disorders, Diseases of hard tissues of teeth
  3. 3
    Blister, Pruritus, Skin Eruptions, Vaginal tenderness
    Nystatin, Antifungal drug
    Antibiotic, Immunosuppressive drug, Diabetes mellitus, AIDS, Prostitution, Pregnancy, Organ transplant, Immunodeficiency, Unsafe sex, Multiple sexual partners, Menstruation, Wearing tight clothing, Steroid, Oral contraceptive More
    Infectious disease
  4. 4
    Infectious disease
  5. 5
    Pyrexia, Headache, Abdominal pain, Pruritus, Malaise, Papule, Vesicle, Cough More
    Aciclovir, Calamine, Antihistamine, Zoster-immune globulin
    Immunosuppression, Pregnancy, Infant, Incomplete immunization, Close contact with an infected person More
    Infectious disease, Skin Disorder, Viral Infection
  6. 6
    Pyrexia, Dysphagia, Stridor, Dyspnea, Dysphonia, Barking cough
    Antibiotic, Corticosteroid, Epinephrine, Antipyretic
    Children, Infant, Toddler
    Upper respiratory tract infection, Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Respiratory disease, Acute laryngitis and tracheitis More
  7. 7
    Pneumonia, Heart failure, Hypoxia, Steatorrhea, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Bronchiectasis, Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, Weight loss, Chronic cough, Dyspnea, Male infertility, Hemoptysis, Wheeze, Acute bronchitis, Nasal polyp, Delayed milestone, Rectal prolapse, Clubbing, Pulmonary hypertension, Heartburn More
    Acetylcysteine, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Antibiotic, Increase fluid intake, Flu vaccine, Gene therapy, Lung transplantation, Bronchodilator, Salbutamol, Respiratory therapy, Pneumococcal vaccine More
    Family history of Cystic fibrosis, Vitamin E deficiency
    Respiratory disease, Genetic disorder, Gastrointestinal Disorders
  8. 8
  9. 9
    Polyphagia, Polydipsia, Polyuria, Fatigue, Acanthosis nigricans, Glycosuria, Blurred vision, Poor wound healing, Hyperglycemia, Weight gain, Weight loss More
    Smoking cessation, Physical examination, Physical exercise, Diabetic diet, Anti-diabetic drug More
    Old age, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Asian American, Younger age, Hispanic, Black, Tobacco smoking, Central obesity, Family History of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Personal History of Gestational Diabetes More
    Endocrine diseases, Nutrition disorder
  10. 10
    Pyrexia, Lymphadenopathy, Dyspnea, Rigor, Sore throat, Malaise, Rhinorrhea, Pseudomembrane More
    Diphtheria anti-toxin, Erythromycin, Penicillin
    Malnutrition, Poor sanitation, Immunocompromised host
    Infectious disease
  11. 11
  12. 12
    Infectious disease, Skin Disorder
  13. 13
    Pyrexia, Headache, Rigor, Muscle weakness, Epiphora, Malaise, Body ache, Itchy eyes, Red eye, Cough More
    Antiviral drug, Neuraminidase inhibitor
    Immunosuppression, Old age, Younger age, Pregnancy, Health care provider, Immunodeficiency, Influenza pandemic, Poor hygiene More
    Infectious disease, Respiratory disease
  14. 14
  15. 15
  16. 16
    Pruritus, Skin Eruptions, Skin lesion
    Cryotherapy, Imiquimod, Betadine, Curettage
    Prostitution, Immunodeficiency, Unsafe sex, Multiple sexual partners, Contact sport More
    Infectious disease, Skin Disorder
  17. 17
    Infectious disease
  18. 18
  19. 19
    Flaccid paralysis
    Infectious disease, Central Nervous System Diseases
  20. 20
    Heart murmur, Heart failure, Pyrexia, Heart block, Abdominal pain, Pericarditis, Arthralgia, Sydenham's chorea, Leukocytosis, Erythema marginatum, Polyarthritis More
    Valproic acid, Corticosteroid, Carbamazepine, Penicillin, Aspirin
    Poor hygiene, Group A streptococcal infection
    Cardiovascular disease, Infectious disease
  21. 21
    Infectious disease, Skin Disorder
  22. 22
    Infectious disease, Skin Disorder
  23. 23
    Tachycardia, Hypertension, Pyrexia, Dysphagia, Spasticity, Opisthotonus, Trismus, Diaphoresis, Risus sardonicus More
    Passive immunity, Diazepam, Metronidazole
    Wound
    Infectious disease
  24. 24
    Pyrexia, Anorexia, Rhinitis, Sneeze, Epiphora, Nasal congestion, Dry cough More
    Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, Macrolide Antibiotic
    Child, Infant, Incomplete immunization
    Infectious disease, Respiratory Tract Diseases
  25. 25
    Fatigue, Pyrexia, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Pruritus, Anorexia, Jaundice, Nausea, Weight loss, Depression More
    Rest, Increase fluid intake, Chlorphenamine
    Travel, Poor hygiene, Intravenous drug use, Men who have sex with men, Haemophilia, Improper food handling More
    Infectious disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Hepatitis

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