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Spina bifida is a condition present at birth (birth defect) where there are problems with the spine, spinal cord, and the surrounding nerves. It can cause part of the spinal cord and areas around it to form outside of the body. ...

Strong muscles help you grow, and a strong brain keeps you smart. Here are a few ways to exercise both your body and your mind, even when it’s cold outside. ...

St. Louis Children’s Hospital cares about the rights of its patients and families. The information outlined here serves to inform you of these rights, and helps guide hospital staff to ensure all children and parents have their rights supported. ...

Aortic stenosis relates to a heart valve that is too narrow or is blocked. The aortic valve is one of four heart valves that keep blood flowing through the heart and keeps blood flowing from the left ventricle to the aorta. Your child may be ...

An ulcer is an open sore (lesion). It’s normally found on the skin or mucous membranes. A peptic ulcer is in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. A gastric ulcer is in the stomach. A duodenal ulcer is in the duodenum. ...

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. ...

Overview Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria are usually spread by tick bites. Lyme disease is a year-round problem, but it peaks during the spring and summer months. It can cause short-term symptoms, and may cause long-term problems ...

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder. It is also called trisomy 21. It includes certain birth defects, learning problems, and facial features. A child with Down syndrome also may have heart defects and problems with vision and hearing. How severe or mild these problems are ...

Cerebral cavernous malformations, also called cerebral cavernomas, are abnormally formed groups of enlarged blood vessels, capillaries and venules in the brain. Oftentimes, these malformations can cause blood flow to the brain to become interrupted and slow drastically. ...

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder. It is a form of self-starvation. Children and teens with this health problem have a distorted body image. They think they weigh too much. This leads them to severely restrict how much food they eat. It also leads to ...