When Your Child Has a Stye
A stye is a common problem in children. It's an infection that appears as a red bump or swelling near the rim of the upper or lower eyelid.
Clostridium Difficile (C. Diff) Infection
Clostridium difficile (C. diff) bacteria can be very harmful. They affect the intestinal tract. They can cause symptoms ranging from mild diarrhea to severe inflammation of the large intestine (colon). Read on to learn about how this infection is caused, diagnosed, and treated--and how to prevent it.
Understanding Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)
Hand, foot, and mouth disease causes mouth sores and a rash on the hands, feet, or buttocks.
When Your Child Has Mouth Sores
Your child has a mouth sore. Mouth sores can be painful and can make eating or drinking uncomfortable. But they are often not a serious problem. Read on to learn how to manage and treat them at home.
When Your Child Has a Stinger
A stinger is a shooting pain that travels down the neck to the arm. This is a common injury in kids who play football or wrestling. Learn how to treat and prevent stingers.
When Your Child Has Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
Your child has been diagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes (LCP) disease. This is a problem with the head of the thighbone (femoral head). With LCP disease, the blood supply to the femoral head stops. Learn more about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
When Your Child Has Sever Disease
Your child has been diagnosed with Sever disease. Sever disease is an irritation of the area where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel (calcaneus). Constant pulling on the Achilles tendon causes the area to become inflamed. This condition is painful. But with correct care, it can be treated.
When Your Child Has Little Leaguer’s Elbow or Little Leaguer’s Shoulder
Little leaguer's elbow or shoulder is caused by overuse of the arm. It's common among children who play sports, like baseball. Learn about treatment.
When Your Child Has Jumper’s Knee
Your child has been diagnosed with a condition called jumper’s knee. This is an irritation of the patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone (tibia). Your child will have some pain. But the pain should go away with correct care. Learn details about that here.
When Your Child Has a Forearm Fracture
Your child has a forearm fracture. That means they have a crack or break in 1 or both of the forearm bones. Learn more about this type of fracture, from diagnosis and treatment to home care.