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What is croup? Find out causes, facts, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for croup, a respiratory problem often characterized by a loud, barking cough, stridor and breathing problems. ...

The skull is made up of bones and joints where the bones of the skull meet (sutures). Craniosynostosis is a condition where 1 or more of the sutures close too early. The key to treating craniosynostosis is early detection and treatment. ...

If you’re pregnant and feel like you’re suddenly experiencing your first-ever cavity, you’re not alone. ...

Poliomyelitis (polio) is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. Most children who are infected with polio have no symptoms. ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common muscular dystrophy, is a rare genetic condition that weakens a child’s muscles. ...

It happens in a blink of an eye. You look over at your child and realize he is choking. He can’t cough, cry, speak or breathe. His face is bright red, and tears are streaming down his face. ...

Does your child have pinworms, tiny, harmless worms that can cause anal itching? Use the St. Louis Children's Hospital symptom checker to determine if you should call the doctor or treat at home. ...

Horseshoe kidney when the 2 kidneys join (fuse) together at the bottom to form a U shape like a horseshoe. It is also known as renal fusion. The condition occurs when a baby is growing in the womb, as the baby’s kidneys move into place ...

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 ...

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a rare genetic muscle disease that affects the muscles of a child’s face, shoulders, upper arms, and lower legs. ...