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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem. It can affect people of all ages. A child with PTSD has persistent, scary thoughts and memories of a past event. He or she finds the event terrifying, either physically or emotionally. ...

This often severe, throbbing type of headache is different from other types of headaches in that symptoms other than pain occur with the headache. Nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, sensitivity to light (photophobia), and other visual disturbances are common migraine symptoms. A migraine headache may last ...

Pollakiuria means frequent, abnormal urination during the day. ...

Tyrosinemia is a genetic metabolic disorder that causes the body’s inability to effectively break down the amino acid tyrosine. The inability to breakdown the amino acid is caused by the deficiency of the fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase (FAH) enzyme which required for the metabolism of tyrosine. ...

Medical nutritional therapy through Nutrition Services at St. Louis Children’s Hospital starts with a complete assessment that reviews your child’s:Medical history, including weight and family history, Laboratory tests, Supplement and medication usage, Food intolerance and allergies, Diet history and current eating habits, Nutritional needs... ...

NICU Follow-up Care Clinics and Programs Our commitment to your baby’s health extends beyond their time in the NICU. Many babies still need specialized care and monitoring after they’re discharged to improve and support their development and quality of life. We offer several follow-up programs ...

The first year of a child’s life is an amazing time of rapid physical and developmental growth. A baby’s first weeks are devoted mostly to adjusting to life – eating, sleeping and feeling comfortable are his primary interests. ...

What are trinucleotide repeats? DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the chemical that makes up our genes. It contains a "code" of 3-letter words known as "codons" or "trinucleotides." Many genes normally contain trinucleotide sequences that can be repetitive. These are called "trinucleotide repeats." But when the ...

Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a set of complex genetic conditions that can affect nearly every organ system in the body. Neurofibromatosis causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and in the brain. Call 314-454-KIDS (5437) for more information ...

Always talk with your pediatrician or take your baby to the emergency room if you are worried about your baby’s health. Keeping your baby healthy Insist on good handwashing by everyone who touches your baby. Newborns have a very immature immune system and are at ...