Conditions & Treatments

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that is present at birth. This means it is passed down through a parent’s genes. Children with SCD make an abnormal type of hemoglobin. ...

Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease is an injury is marked by knee pain, especially after jumping activities. This disease is caused by a fracture of the kneecap due to repetitive extension on the patellar tendon in the knee (the tendon pulls away from the bone). ...

Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses. These infections usually happen after a cold or with allergies. ...

What is Sjögren's syndrome? Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder, which means that the body's own immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells and tissues. In the case of Sjögren's syndrome, the body's white blood cells fight the glands that produce your body's moisture. Facts ...

The multidisciplinary Skeletal Dysplasia and Bone Health Clinic at St. Louis Children’s Hospital is a medical home for children with genetic skeletal disorders. Contact St. Louis Children’s Hospital at 314.454.KIDS (5437) for more information. ...

Skewfoot is a congenital birth condition of the foot. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for skewfoot from St. Louis Children’s Hospital. ...

Skin cancer is a type of cancer that grows in the cells of the skin. It can spread to and damage nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. Skin cancer is very rare in children. ...

What might skin color changes indicate in a newborn? The color of a baby's skin can often help identify possible problems in another area of the body. If your newborn has any of the following skin color changes, tell your baby’s healthcare provider right away ...

A skin lesion is a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it. To request an appointment with a physician at St. Louis Children's Hospital, call 314.454.5437 or 800.678.5437 or email us. ...

Obstructive sleep apnea is when a child briefly stops breathing while sleeping. It happens because of a blockage in the upper airway. This is the passages through the nose and mouth to the windpipe and lungs. ...