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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. ...

Blood clotting disorders are a group of conditions in which people have excessive clotting. These disorders may be diagnosed in childhood, but are usually identified during the teen years and young adulthood. They are often genetic, meaning they are inherited and present at birth. ...

Get expert, efficient care at clinics focused on the needs of children with epilepsy. Our specialists offer uncommon expertise in genetic disorders such as tuberous sclerosis, the ketogenic diet for epilepsy and epilepsy surgery. ...

Meet the Healthy Kids, Healthy Minds Team from the Child Health Advocacy and Outreach department of St. Louis Children’s Hospital. ...

With one of the largest arrhythmia programs in the country, St. Louis Children's Hospital offers expert diagnosis and treatment for children with all types of abnormal heart rhythms. Learn more about child arrhythmia treatments at The Heart Center. ...

Overview Constipation is when a child has very hard stools, and has fewer bowel movements than he or she normally does. It is a very common GI (gastrointestinal) problem. Signs that a child has constipation include: Having fewer bowel movements than normal. Constipation is often ...

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

Fanconi anemia is a rare genetic conditions that prevents your bone marrow from making enough new blood cells for your body to work normally. It also can cause your bone marrow to make many faulty blood cells. ...

Read more about Stacey Mitchell's struggle with moyamoya and her experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

A teen with bipolar disorder often has extreme mood swings. These mood swings go beyond the day’s normal ups and downs. A teen may have times of great elation, happiness, elevated mood, or irritability. This is called mania. These episodes are countered by periods of ...