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Diarrhea is when stools (bowel movements) are loose and watery. Your child may also need to go to the bathroom more often. The greatest complication of diarrhea is dehydration. ...

A learning disorder is when a child has trouble learning in certain school subjects. Your child may have problems with reading, math, or writing. His or her skill is below what is expected for the child’s age, grade level, and intelligence. The problem is bad ...

Chickenpox is a common childhood disease. It causes an itchy, blistering rash and is easily spread to others. ...

An omphalocele is a birth defect. It happens when your baby is forming during pregnancy. In this condition, some of your baby’s abdominal organs poke out (protrude) through an opening in the abdominal muscles. This area is in the umbilical cord. A clear (translucent) membrane ...

Your Experience Matters at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Understanding and improving the patient and family experience is at the heart of our mission: Doing what is right for children. Every child and family who walks through our doors deserves expert care that is also kind ...

Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to treat cancer. The medicines can cause an inflammation of the lining of the mouth. The mouth is lined with mucous membranes. When these are inflamed, it’s called mouth mucositis. ...

A phobia is an excessive fear of an object or situation. It’s a fear that lasts for at least 6 months. It is a type of anxiety disorder. ...

Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) are severe, painful cramps that occur with menstruation. ...

Ringworm is a type of skin infection cause by a fungus. It looks like a red skin rash that forms a ring around normal-looking skin. Ringworm can be of several types. ...

Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is a problem with the tongue that is present from birth. It causes speech and eating problems in some children. Tongue-tie is different in each child, and a small number of babies born each year have tongue-tie. ...