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Hip dysplasia
In infancy, this condition often can be corrected with a soft brace. Older children and young adults might require surgery to correct the misalignment.
Pituitary tumors
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of growths that develop in the pituitary gland.
Transposition of the great arteries
This serious, rare heart problem present at birth requires surgery to correct. Learn about its symptoms and treatment.
Chickenpox
Learn more about preventing this once-common childhood illness. Also, find out how to recognize and manage it.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
Damage to the small blood vessels in the kidneys can cause clots that clog the organ's filtering system. This can lead to life-threatening kidney failure.
Bee sting
Learn more about symptoms, treatment, self-care tips and prevention of bee stings, which in some people cause severe allergic reaction.
Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS)
This motor neuron disease causes nerves within the brain to slowly break down. It causes muscle weakness primarily in the legs, arms and tongue.
Noonan syndrome
This genetic condition stops typical development in parts of the body. It may include unusual facial features, short height, heart problems or other issues.
Rheumatic fever
Learn about this complication of strep throat and scarlet fever and what you can do to prevent it.
Kawasaki disease
Learn more about this condition that primarily affects young children and causes inflammation in the walls of the arteries throughout the body.
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