Conditions & Treatments

A food allergy is when your child’s body has a bad immune reaction to a certain food. This is different from a food intolerance which does not affect the immune system. This is true even though some of the same signs may be present. ...

An infant or young child may put an object in his or her ears, nose, or mouth. Objects in the mouth may be swallowed or breathed (aspirated) into the lungs. Objects in the ears and nose can make it difficult to hear or breathe and ...

Overview A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. When a fracture happens, it is classified as either open or closed: Open (compound) fracture. The bone breaks through the skin. Or the skin has a deep wound that exposes the bone. Closed ...

What are trinucleotide repeats? DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the chemical that makes up our genes. It contains a "code" of 3-letter words known as "codons" or "trinucleotides." Many genes normally contain trinucleotide sequences that can be repetitive. These are called "trinucleotide repeats." But when the ...

Freiberg's disease is a rare disease in which one loses bone tissue of the bone connected to one's 'big toe'. This somewhat rare disease is usually found in children between the ages of 12 and 20 who are active in athletics. ...

Frostbite is damage to parts of the body from freezing. It occurs when ice crystals form in the skin or in deeper tissue. The most common sites for frostbite are the fingers, toes, ears, nose, chin, and cheeks. Frostbite can cause serious injury and needs ...