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Children with untreated conduct disorder (CD) are at increased risk of problems including substance use, personality disorders and mental illnesses.

There are laws that set out how healthcare professionals can collect and store your health information and when they are allowed to share it.

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) can affect a child's normal growth and development, including normal growth of the genitals.

Some congenital heart defects are mild and cause no significant disturbance to the way the heart functions.

Conjunctivitis is an eye infection caused by a bacteria or virus. Symptoms include eye redness, a discharge and swollen lids. Conjunctivitis is treated with antibacterial eye drops or ointment. Children must not attend school or child care if they have conjunctivitis.

Most cases of constipation are treated by eating a diet high in fibre, drinking more fluids, and exercising daily.

A healthy diet, plenty of fluids, exercise and regular toilet habits can help relieve constipation in children

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The Continence Helpline is a free telephone advice service. It is staffed by continence nurses who can provide information, education and advice to callers with incontinence (bladder or bowel control problems), or to people who are caring for someone with incontinence.