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Exstrophy of the bladder is when a baby’s bladder has grown inside out and is sticking through the wall of the belly (abdomen). The bladder can be seen in the front of the child’s lower belly. Epispadias is a problem often seen with exstrophy of ...

Cholestasis of pregnancy is a liver problem. It slows or stops the normal flow of bile from the gallbladder. This causes itching and yellowing of your skin, eyes, and mucous membranes (jaundice). ...

What is epiglottitis in children? The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage at the base of the tongue at the very back of the throat. It stops food from going into the windpipe (trachea) when swallowing. When the epiglottis becomes swollen and inflamed, it is ...

What is primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)? PCD is a rare inherited lung disease. It causes the airways to become blocked with mucus and the lungs to be chronically infected. What are the symptoms of primary ciliary dyskinesia? Children with PCD have frequent infections of the ...

Children aren’t born with a sense of humor, but you can help them develop one—and ensure they enjoy the many emotional and physical benefits of laughter. ...

An atrioventricular (AV) canal defect is a congenital heart defect. This means that your child is born with it. This condition includes the following heart problems. ...

At age 14, Madeline Rauh was an exceptional student and talented competitive swimmer. According to her mom, Julie, her daughter was seldom sick and, other than routine physical exams, rarely needed to see her pediatrician. ...

Bleeding can be frightening for both you and your child, especially if blood is coming from the mouth. The good news is that most injuries that occur and result in mouth bleeding can be handled at home with some basic first aid remedies. ...

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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. ...