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A growth problem means that a child falls either below or above the average range of growth for a child's age, sex, family history, or racial background. ...

Major depression goes beyond the day’s normal ups and downs. It involves a teen’s body, mood, and thoughts. It can affect and disrupt eating, sleeping, or thinking patterns. ...

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. The tonsils are a pair of tissue masses on either side of the back of the throat. Tonsillitis is usually caused by viral or bacterial infections. ...

Pharyngitis is redness, pain, and swelling of the throat (pharynx). Pharyngitis can be caused by many things, but viral infections are the most common cause. ...

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious illness in newborns. It happens when tissue in the large intestine (colon) gets inflamed. This inflammation damages and kills some tissue in your baby’s colon. ...

The Liver Care and Transplant Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital specializes in treating a variety of liver diseases including biliary atresia, liver failure, Wilson's disease, cystic fibrosis and liver cancer. To request an appointment call 314-454-5437. ...

Overview Flat head syndrome (deformational plagiocephaly) is when a baby’s head develops a lasting flat spot. The flat spot may be either on one side of the head or on the back of the head. This happens when a baby sleeps in the same position ...

Q: I am currently in nursing school and am very interested in being hired as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. How do I apply for the position and what specific qualifications are the hiring managers looking for? ...

Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. It is also called enuresis. In children under age 3, it’s normal to not have full bladder control. As children get older, they become more able to control their bladder. ...

ITP is a blood disorder that causes a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. Platelets help stop bleeding. So, a decrease in platelets can result in easy bruising, bleeding gums, and bleeding inside the body. ...