Children's Health Medical Reference

Vesicoureteral reflux is when urine flows back from your bladder. It can potentially back up to your kidneys, which could cause damage. This condition is usually found among babies and young children, and most are able to outgrow it.

Lead is a metal that’s found in the earth. But it can also be poisonous to humans and cause serious health problems, especially in children.

Mumps is a viral infection that can cause swelling of the salivary glands. Find out what causes it, who’s likely to get it, and what the treatment involves.

Mumps is a viral infection that mainly affects the salivary glands. Learn the symptoms of this once-common condition.

If the bones in your hip joint don’t fit together correctly, you can develop a condition called hip dysplasia. Learn the symptoms, causes, treatments, and more.

Lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) are rare genetic disorders caused by lack of enzymes. Learn how these rare genetic conditions impact health and development.

Neuroblastoma is a rare childhood cancer. Find out what causes it and various treatments you can get for your child.

This rare and serious condition can result from children taking aspirin when recovering from viral infections. If caught early, though, outcomes are generally good.

Pfeiffer syndrome is a rare condition where a baby’s skull plates join together earlier than usual. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options, including surgery.

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive (FOP) is a rare condition that causes soft tissue, such as muscle and ligaments, to turn into bone. Learn more about what causes it, what it leads to, and how your doctor tests for it.

Turner syndrome can cause symptoms and complications throughout life, but treatments allow girls and women with this rare genetic disease to live relatively healthy lives.

Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome is a rare genetic condition caused when part of chromosome 4 is deleted during a baby’s development. Find out if it can be prevented and treated.

Bartter syndrome is a group of similar rare conditions that affect the kidneys. Learn about its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Fragile X syndrome is a disorder children are born with that affects their learning, behavior, appearance, and health. Learn about symptoms and treatments.

Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes a wide range of physical and developmental symptoms, including heart defects, bleeding problems, and distinct facial features.

Learn about this common inherited condition. And, find out why it makes some people's skin turn yellow.

Williams Syndrome: Learn the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare disorder.

Trisomy 13: What is it and what are the causes?

TORCH Syndrome is a group of diseases that cause problems, some of them serious, in newborn babies. Learn how to spot the signs and prevent sickness.

Brittle bone disease, or osteogenesis imperfecta, is a genetic disorder that makes bones break very easily. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Kawasaki Disease: Learn about this childhood illness that can lead to heart problems and how it’s treated.

Get diet, exercise, and other tips to help you or your child manage the daily health challenges from Gaucher disease.

Find out how medicine or surgery can improve the symptoms of Gaucher disease.

Learn how to work with your doctor, and what questions to ask, to manage the symptoms of Gaucher disease.

Find out if the chemical BPA, which is found in the plastic in some water bottles and in the lining of some food cans, is safe.

Find out how to tell the difference between a bad cold and the flu in your toddler, what to do to make him feel more comfortable, and how to prevent him from getting sick in the first place.

Find out how to prevent and treat the flu in your baby.

Learn about adenovirus infections. Find out what causes these common childhood illnesses and how to treat kids when they get sick.

Find out how your child's doctor will treat a growth plate fracture, how quickly it heals, and whether there are possible complications.

Find out how your child's doctor will treat his broken bone, including splints, casts, and surgery.

Babies and toddlers catch a lot of colds. Find out how to make your little one feel better, and when to call the doctor.

Sever’s disease is a common heel injury in adolescents.

What you should know about your child’s cough. Explore coughs from colds and flu, treatments, and when to call your doctor.

Enterovirus-68 is a type of viral infection that may cause cold-like symptoms or severe respiratory infection, especially in children.

Lipodystrophy is a problem with the way your body uses and stores fat. Inherited types affect babies and kids. It changes the way they look and causes serious complications.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare muscle weakening disease that mostly affects boys. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and other parts of managing DMD.

The causes, symptoms, and treatment of muscular dystrophies, a group of rare muscle diseases.

Learn about primary immunodeficiency in children – types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments to help your child stay healthy and active.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is caused by a virus. Symptoms include ulcers, or sores, inside or around the mouth and a rash or blisters on the hands, feet, legs, or buttocks.

Learn about how someone gets hemophilia B, how it’s treated, and where to find help for you or your child.

The causes, symptoms, and treatment of Fabry disease, an inherited condition that brings on a variety of symptoms, including pain in the hands and feet.

The causes, symptoms, and treatment of Gaucher disease, a genetic disease that can cause damage to organs such as spleen, liver, and brain.

Hemophilia A keeps your blood from clotting the way it should. That means bleeding problems. But you can lead a full life with the right treatment.

If you suspect that your child has a stomach problem, WebMD tells you what to look for.

Mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I) is a rare genetic disorder that affects both physical and mental development and can cause organ damage.

Learn about Hunter syndrome, a rare genetic disease, and how it can be treated.

A look into the rare disorder tuberous sclerosis, and its possible impact on health.

Progeria is a rare genetic condition that causes rapid aging in children. A genetic mutation causes the disease. There's no cure, but treatment can ease or delay symptoms.

WebMD explains whooping cough (also known as pertussis), a bacterial infection that causes a cough and cold-like symptoms. Vaccines may help prevent it.

Try these tips to help your feverish child.