Conditions & Treatments

Tarsal bones are located in the foot at the top of the arch, the heel and the ankle. These bones form joints that are important to proper foot function. An abnormal connection between two or more of these bones is called tarsal coalition. ...

Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal disorder in children (usually by age 5) that causes a progressive degeneration of the central nervous system. It is caused by the absence of an enzyme called hexosaminidase A (or hex A). ...

Suicide is when a teen causes his or her own death on purpose. Before attempting to take his or her own life, a teen may have thoughts of wanting to die. This is called suicidal ideation. He or she may also have suicidal behavior. That’s ...

What is teething? Teething is the process of teeth growing and breaking through the gums. This is a normal developmental stage for your baby. A baby's first tooth often appears between ages 5 months and 7 months. Some babies get their first tooth a little ...

Temper tantrums are a way a young child lets out strong emotions before they are able to express them in socially acceptable ways. ...

Tennis elbow is a repetitive stress injury. It happens when the muscles and tendons in the elbow area are torn or damaged. ...

What is a tension headache? Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. Stress and mental or emotional conflict are often factors in triggering pain related to tension headaches. While every child may experience symptoms differently, the following are the most common symptoms of ...

Testicular torsion is a painful twisting of a boy’s testicles and spermatic cord. The spermatic cord is a set of nerves, ducts, and blood vessels the leads from the groin to the testicles. Torsion can happen to one or both testicles. ...

Tetanus is a severe illness of the central nervous system caused by bacteria. It can cause death. It is not contagious. It can be prevented by a vaccine. ...

A tethered cord refers to a condition in which the lower spinal cord is restricted (“tethered”) and is not free to develop normally with in the spinal column. This can occur during fetal development or may be associated with build up of scar tissue after ...