Growing Pains

The leg pains may hurt so much that they may wake your child from sleep. Children who have growing pains are also more likely to have headaches and...

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Bedwetting in Children

Try as they might, your child can't seem to make it through the night without bedwetting. Sometimes a child who has been dry at night will begin to...

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What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect balance, movement, and muscle tone. If you have dyskinetic CP, your muscle tone might be to...

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What is Williams Syndrome?

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes a variety of symptoms and learning issues. Many with Williams syndrome have problems with ...

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Whooping Cough

It spreads easily, but vaccines like DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) can help prevent it in...

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West Syndrome

Your baby’s doctor may suggest a ketogenic diet -- one that’s high in fats and low in carbohydrates. In this condition, cancerous tumors grow in yo...

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Turner Syndrome

Signs of Turner syndrome can start even before birth, and they give parents some idea that their baby might be born with the condition. A DNA test ...

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What is TORCH Syndrome?

If you’re infected, you can pass the infection on to your unborn baby. Among the other agents included in TORCH syndrome are HIV, fifth disease, sy...

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What is Pfeiffer Syndrome?

Pfeiffer syndrome is a rare birth defect that affects the shape of a baby’s skull and face. But Pfeiffer syndrome also affects bones in the mid-fac...

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Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that make muscles weaker and less flexible over time. Muscular dystrophy can run in families, or you can ...

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