Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a disease that affects the kidneys and other organs. This page explains what HUS is, how it affects your child, and what to expect during treatment.
Many antibiotics cause diarrhea. Learn about antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including causes and treatment options.
Learn what causes pancreatitis, what the signs and symptoms are and what treatments are available
Learn about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare syndrome linked to a SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.
Read about the causes and symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Diarrhea causes frequent, loose bowel movements. Read about the causes of diarrhea in babies and children and how to prevent dehydration.
Down syndrome is a genetic condition present at birth. Learn about the symptoms, complications and outlook for children with Down syndrome.
Most children with Williams syndrome have a heart or blood vessel problem.
Marfan syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder of connective tissue. About 60% to 80% of people with this syndrome have heart problems.
An overview of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) outlining symptoms and treatments, including lifestyle changes that can help.
Read about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for Landau-Kleffner syndrome epilepsy, a rare condition in which children have difficulty with speech.
Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.
Learn about the role that genetics plays in many heart conditions that afflict children.
Find out how inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are each diagnosed and treated.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.
Learn how to insert and remove a tampon, and how to recognize toxic shock syndrome.
Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) is a serious infection that occurs when bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) spread to different organs in the body.
Your child needs to take the medicine called fludarabine. This information sheet explains what fludarabine does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn how prebiotics and probiotics help keep your gut healthy and which foods are good sources.
Learn about flat head syndrome and how it is treated.
Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common kidney diseases in children. It presents as a group of symptoms, which occur together in the body and include the presence of protein (albumin) in the urine and edema (swelling).
22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, how it's diagnosed and treated.
Intestinal failure is a condition in which the GI tract cannot absorb the nutrients a child needs for growth and day-to-day life. Learn about the causes and treatments.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for generalized epilepsy syndromes.
