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Mumps
Find out more about the symptoms and treatment of this viral illness and how vaccines can prevent it.
Nephrotic syndrome
Swelling around your feet and ankles is a common sign of this condition that occurs when your kidneys pass too much protein in your urine.
Rett syndrome
This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to use muscles for eye and body movements and language.
Toe walking in children
Walking on toes or the balls of the feet is fairly common in children who are learning to walk. Most children outgrow it.
Ringworm (scalp)
Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread, itchy fungal skin infection and how to prevent it.
Thalassemia
Some forms of this inherited blood disorder usually show up before the age of 2, often causing anemia. More severe forms of the disease require regular blood transfusions.
Auditory processing disorder (APD)
This type of hearing loss involves the brain. Learn about ways that can help people with the condition hear better.
Reye's syndrome
Learn more about the causes and treatment of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious condition causing swelling in the liver and brain.
Scorpion sting
Scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. Young children and older adults are most at risk of serious complications.
Childhood apraxia of speech
This speech disorder is caused by a problem with communication between the brain and the muscles used for speech. Speech therapy can help.
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