Conditions & Treatments

Coarctation of the aorta (COA) is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital). It means the aorta is narrower than it should be. The aorta is the large artery that carries oxygen-rich (red) blood from the left ventricle to the body....

The cochlear implant program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital is a joint program offered by St. Louis Children’s Hospital and the Washington University Department of Otolaryngology....

Overview Colic is when a healthy baby cries for a very long time, for no obvious reason. It is most common during the first 6 weeks of life. It usually goes away on its own by age 3 to 4 months. Up to 1 in...

The Washington University Pediatric Colorectal Center located at St. Louis Children’s Hospital provides high-quality care to children with complex colorectal issues, including Hirschsprung Disease, anorectal malformations and severe constipation. For a Colorectal Center Evaluation, please contact us at 800.678.5437....

The common cold (upper respiratory infection) is one of the most common illnesses in children as most will have at least 6 to 8 colds a year....

Overview Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is an immunodeficiency problem that causes a child to have a low level of antibodies and a decreased responsiveness to some vaccines. This makes it hard for the child’s body to fight infections. The child then becomes sick with infections...

Overview Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is an immunodeficiency problem that causes a child to have a low level of antibodies and a decreased responsiveness to some vaccines. This makes it hard for the child’s body to fight infections. The child then becomes sick with infections...

A child with a communication disorder has trouble communicating with others. He or she may not understand or make the sounds of speech. The child may also struggle with word choice, word order, or sentence structure....

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic (prolonged) and severe pain condition that can spread throughout the entire body. The condition is marked by:...

A concussion is an injury to the head area that may cause instant loss of awareness or alertness for a few minutes up to a few hours after the traumatic event. Some concussions are mild and brief, and the person or untrained observer may not...