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  • Heat Reactions

    Symptoms after being in high temperatures (such as heat waves). Symptoms after hard work or sports during hot weather.

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  • Hernia - Inguinal

    A hernia is a bulge in the groin or upper scrotum. The bulge contains a loop of intestine. It slides through a defect in the muscles of the lower abdomen.

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  • Herpangina

    A viral infection that causes little ulcers in the back of the mouth

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  • Herpes Gingivostomatitis

    A viral infection of the mouth and lips in young children

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  • Hiccups or Burps - Normal

    Hiccups are repeated gulping sounds caused by sudden spasms of the diaphragm. Burping is the sound made by the sudden release of stomach air through the mouth.

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  • Hitting and Aggressive Behavior

    Hitting is the most common type of aggressive behavior. Others include slapping, pinching, scratching, poking, hair-pulling, biting, kicking, shoving, and knocking down.

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  • Hives

    Hives is a rash made up of raised pink bumps with pale centers. Most often, rash is very itchy

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  • Hoarse Voice - Symptom

    A hoarse voice (or cry) is raspy and deeper than normal. If hoarseness is severe, the child can do little more than whisper.

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