Related Conditions and Treatments
Apnea of Prematurity
Condition
Apnea of prematurity refers to what happens when a child doesn’t breathe for more than 20 seconds.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Condition
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the way your child develops and behaves.
Bee Stings
Condition
Bee stings often happen during warm weather and around greenery.
Canker Sores (Aphthous Stomatitis)
Condition
Canker sores (aphthous stomatitis) is an illness that causes small ulcers to appear in the mouth, usually inside the lips, on the cheeks, or on the tongue.
Chickenpox
Condition
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease characterized by little blisters all over the body.
Childhood Obesity
Condition
Obesity occurs when a child is significantly over the ideal weight for her height.
Cold
Condition
A cold is caused by a virus. More than 200 types of viruses can cause a cold.
Diaper Rash
Condition
A diaper rash occurs in the area where a baby wears a diaper.
Diarrhea
Condition
Diarrhea is defined as watery stool, increased frequency of bowel movement or both.
Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
Condition
An ear infection. also called an otitis media, is inflammation in the middle ear space.
Fever
Condition
Your child has a fever if their temperature is 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
Flu (Influenza)
Condition
Seasonal flu is a common viral infection affecting children and adults every year.
Herpangina
Condition
Herpangina is characterized by small blister-like bumps or ulcers that appear in the mouth, usually in the back of throat or the roof of the mouth.
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Condition
Herpes zoster (shingles) is a viral infection of the nerves that results in a painful rash of small blisters on a strip of skin anywhere on the body.
Human Parainfluenza Viruses (HPIV)
Condition
Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIV) are a group of viruses that cause different types of respiratory infections.
Lead Poisoning
Condition
Lead poisoning occurs when lead — once a common ingredient in paint and still used in batteries, pipes, pottery, and some cosmetics — builds up in the body.
Meningococcal Infections
Condition
Meningococcal infections are caused by a group of bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis.
Mold Allergy
Condition
A mold allergy is an abnormal response of your child’s body to mold.
Mumps
Condition
Mumps is a very contagious viral illness that usually makes a child have a fever and swollen salivary glands in his mouth and near his ear.
Perichondritis
Condition
Perichondritis is an infection of the skin and tissue surrounding the cartilage of the outer ear.
Periodontal Diseases
Condition
Periodontal diseases, also called gum diseases, are serious bacterial infections that destroy the gums and the surrounding tissues of the mouth.
Phimosis and Paraphimosis
Condition
Phimosis is a constriction of the opening of the foreskin so that it cannot be drawn back over the tip of the penis. Paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin is retracted behind the corona (or crown) of the penis and cannot be returned to the unretracted position.
Pneumonia
Condition
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemical irritants.
Prematurity
Condition
A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature. Slightly fewer than 12 percent of all babies are premature.
Puncture Wounds
Condition
A puncture wound is a deep wound made by a sharp object such as a nail or a jagged piece of metal or wood.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Condition
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a viral organism that can cause upper and lower respiratory tract infections.
Scarlet Fever
Condition
Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is a contagious infection caused by the same bacteria that causes strep throat.
Slow Weight Gain in Infants and Children
Condition
Slow weight gain, sometimes called “failure to thrive," is a manifestation of many factors that prevent a child from getting the calories they need for healthy growth.
Splinters
Condition
Splinters are sharp slivers of wood, glass, or other debris that is lodged underneath the skin.
Stye (Hordeolum)
Condition
A stye, or hordeolum, is an inflammation of part of the eyelash.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Condition
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is usually associated with sleep and often occurs while a baby is sleeping in a crib.
Vision Problems
Condition
There are two types of eye disorders that can affect your child’s vision: refractive errors and non-refractive errors.