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Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The inflammation causes the brain to swell. This leads to changes in a child's nervous system that can include confusion, changes in alertness, and seizures.

Rubella is a viral illness that causes a mild fever and a skin rash. It is also called German measles, but is not caused by the same virus that causes measles (rubeola).

Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes a child to have seizures. It is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system.

A child with prune belly syndrome often can't fully empty their bladder. This can cause serious bladder, ureter, and kidney problems.

Detailed information on limiting protein in your child's diet, when your child has kidney failure.

Kyphosis is a deformity of the backbone (spine). It's when the bones of the spine (vertebrae) in the upper back curve outward more than they should.

H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) is a spiral-shaped germ (bacteria) that infects the stomach. It can damage the tissue in your child’s stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). This can cause redness and swelling (inflammation). It may also cause painful sores called peptic ulcers in the upper digestive tract.

If you take the blood-thinner warfarin, you’ll need to watch the amount of vitamin K in your diet. Keep the amount you eat about the same from day to day.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of rare genetic disorders. These disorders affect the way collagen is made or used in the body.