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Hemophilia B

If your child has hemophilia, their blood doesn't clot like it should. More than half the people with it have a severe case; they have almost no fa...

Hemophilia A

The National Hemophilia Foundation can connect you to a treatment center near you and to support groups. The federal government pays for a network ...

Fifth Disease

Fifth disease, or erythema infectiosum, is a contagious viral infection common among school-age children. Fifth disease is spread through blood and...

Helping Your Overweight Child to Lose Weight

Although weight problems run in families, not all children with a family history of obesity will be overweight. Children whose parents or siblings ...

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infection in children that causes sores called ulcers inside or around their mouth and a rash or b...

Childhood Skin Problems

There are a number of skin conditions seen in infants and young children, including cradle cap, molluscum, acne, roseola, and fifth disease. Roseol...

Gaucher Disease

Type 3 also causes damage to the brain and spinal cord, but symptoms usually show up later in childhood. Gaucher disease can have many symptoms, in...

Fabry Disease

When you have Fabry disease, you either were born without that enzyme or it doesn’t work right. Many people who have Fabry disease don't get diagno...

What is Enterovirus D68?

Enterovirus D68 is a virus that can make you feel like you have a cold. The virus can also lead to wheezing and trouble breathing, especially in ch...

Dwarfism

Proportionate dwarfism is caused by a medical condition you have at birth or that develops in childhood that hinders growth and development. Causes...

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

DMD is caused by a problem in one of your genes. If you have DMD, the gene that makes a protein called dystrophin is broken. The condition is more ...

Top Causes of Hip Pain in Children

Your child uses their hips every day for walking, crawling, sitting, or standing. If your child has this common cause of hip pain, they may limp an...