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Autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder is a serious condition related to brain development that impairs the ability to communicate and interact with others.
Cavities and tooth decay
These areas in the hard surface of your teeth are tiny openings or holes due to damage from tooth decay. This can lead to pain, infection and tooth loss.
Hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as dizziness and confusion, and can quickly become serious if left untreated.
Hemophilia
In this inherited disorder, the blood lacks one of several clot-forming proteins. The result is prolonged bleeding, which can be life-threatening.
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
This childhood condition occurs when blood supply is temporarily interrupted to the ball part of the hip joint, making it fracture easily and heal poorly.
Chickenpox
Learn more about preventing this once-common childhood illness. Also, find out how to recognize and manage it.
Moyamoya disease
This rare disorder occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or narrowed and a tiny cluster of blood vessels forms at the base of the brain.
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of this itchy rash that most often begins before age 5, is persistent, and has periods of clearing and relapse.
Diabetes
Learn more about the different types of this blood sugar disorder, who's at risk and how each type can be treated.
Pituitary tumors
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of growths that develop in the pituitary gland.
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