In children with food allergies, the immune system mistakes a food as harmful and releases powerful chemicals into the bloodstream. These chemicals cause symptoms that may range from mild to life-threatening or even fatal.
Learn the treatment options if your child is born with a deformity of the hand or foot.
Your child was born with a foot deformity called calcaneovalgus. Learn how this condition is treated.
Your child was born with metatarsus adductus (MTA). This is a foot deformity (problem with the shape of the foot). The front part of the foot (called the forefoot) is hooked inward. The back part of the foot and ankle are normal.
Your child has a clubfoot. Learn the possible causes and treatment for this condition.
Read on to learn details about osteogenesis imperfecta, also called brittle bone disease.
Your newborn has a broken collarbone (clavicle). This is a common and treatable problem in newborns. The clavicle almost always heals with no problems.
Congenital muscular torticollis is a harmless and very treatable condition that causes a twisting of the neck. Learn how it is treated.
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves in the neck and shoulder. These nerves carry signals that tell the arm and hand to move. If the brachial plexus is injured, palsy (paralysis) of the arm on that side may result. This condition is not painful and is usually very treatable.
Lifestyle changes are the key to preventing tension-type headaches. Learn what changes in your environment and daily activities can prevent the strain and tension that lead to headaches.