22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
Condition
22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a combination of medical problems. These problems may include heart defects, cleft palate, speech or feeding problems, difficulty fighting infections, low calcium levels, kidney problems, learning or behavioral issues, and facial differences.
Abdominal Pain in Children
Condition
Abdominal pain is discomfort or pain located anywhere between the chest and the pelvis.
Abrasions
Condition
An abrasion is a superficial rub or wearing off of the skin, usually caused by a scrape or a brush burn. Learn more.
AC Joint Injuries
Condition
The AC (acromioclavicular) joint is where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the shoulder blade (scapula). Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Achondroplasia
Condition
Achondroplasia is a genetic bone disorder, affecting one in 20,000 babies. It is the most common type of dwarfism.
Acne
Condition
Acne is a chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands located in the middle layer of the skin.
Acute Bronchitis
Condition
Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of your child's bronchial tubes.
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
Condition
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) involves a brief but intense attack of inflammation (swelling) in the brain and spinal cord that damages the brain's myelin.
Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Condition
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a neurologic condition that can cause muscle weakness and possible paralysis. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Acute Kidney Injury
Condition
Acute kidney injury is when a child’s kidneys suddenly stop working from an infections, disruption of blood flow, surgery, or exposure to medications.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Condition
In the form of leukemia known as acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a group of white blood cells called lymphocytes is affected.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Condition
Acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, is a quickly progressing type of blood cancer.
Acute Transverse Myelitis
Condition
Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) involves a brief, intense attack of swelling in the spinal cord that damages myelin.
Adamantinoma
Condition
Adamantinomas are slow-growing cancerous bone tumors that form primarily in the tibia (shin bone) but occasionally in the jaw, forearm, hands, or feet.
Addison's Disease
Condition
Addison’s disease is a rare disease in which the adrenal glands aren’t functioning properly, causing a hormonal disorder.
Adenovirus Infections
Condition
Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that cause respiratory (breathing) illnesses.
Adjustment Disorders
Condition
An adjustment disorder is defined as an emotional or behavioral reaction to an identifiable stressful event or change in a person's life.
Adrenal Tumors
Condition
Adrenal tumors are masses that grow in the adrenal gland, the organ responsible for producing hormones in response to physical and emotional stress.
Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Condition
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare cancer that forms in the outer layer of the adrenal glands.
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)
Condition
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare genetic condition that causes the buildup of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) in the brain.
Airway Obstruction
Condition
Airway obstruction, also known as foreign body airway obstruction, happens when a small item gets stuck in a child’s throat or upper airway and makes it hard for the child to breathe.
Alagille Syndrome
Condition
Alagille syndrome causes progressive destruction of the bile ducts.
Allergic Colitis
Condition
Allergic colitis is a condition in which your baby’s immune system overreacts to the proteins found in cow’s milk. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Allergic Rhinitis
Condition
Learn more about Allergic Rhinitis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Allergic Rhinitis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Allergies in Children
Condition
Allergies are an overreaction of the immune system. They happen when the immune system fights harmless foreign substances called allergens. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
Condition
Learn more about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Alpha-mannosidosis
Condition
Alpha-mannosidosis is a condition characterized by an inability to break down complex sugars in the body’s cells. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
Condition
Learn more about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Amenorrhea
Condition
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Amniotic Band Syndrome
Condition
Learn more about Amnotic Band Syndrome symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments from the experts at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Anaphylaxis
Condition
Learn more about Anaphylaxis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Anaphylaxis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Anaplastic Astrocytomas
Condition
Learn more about Anaplastic Astrocytoma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Anaplastic Astrocytoma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-2680.
Androgen Insensitivity
Condition
Learn more about Androgen Insensitivity symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Androgen Insensitivity with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-7796.
Anemia
Condition
One of the most common pediatric blood disorders, anemia has many potential causes. Learn more.
Anencephaly
Condition
Learn more about Anencephaly symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Anencephaly with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Aneurysmal Bone Cyst
Condition
Learn more about Aneurysmal Bone Cyst symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Aneurysmal Bone Cyst with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Angelman Syndrome
Condition
Angelman syndrome is a complex genetic disorder that causes developmental and neurological problems. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Angiofibroma
Condition
Learn more about Angiofibroma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Angiofibroma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Angiosarcoma
Condition
Learn more about angiosarcoma from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Animal Allergy
Condition
Learn more about Animal Allergy symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Animal Allergy with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Ankle Sprain
Condition
A sprain is a stretch injury of the ligaments that support the ankle. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Anomalous Aortic Origin of the Coronary Artery (AAOCA)
Condition
Anomalous aortic origin of the coronary artery (AAOCA) is a rare congenital heart condition. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA)
Condition
Learn more about anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) symptoms, diagnosis and treatments from Boston Children's Hospital.
Anorectal Malformation
Condition
Learn more about Anorectal Malformation symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Anorectal Malformation with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Condition
An ACL injury occurs when the ACL tears, often as a result of cutting and pivoting during sports. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Anxiety Disorders
Condition
Learn more about Anxiety disorders symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Anxiety disorders with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Condition
Learn more about Aortic valve stenosis treatment, symptoms, and diagnosis. Request an appointment with experts at Boston Children's at 617-355-5637.
Aortopulmonary Window
Condition
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of aortopulmonary window at Boston Children’s Hospital.
AP-4-Associated Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (AP-4-HSP)
Condition
AP-4-associated hereditary spastic paraplegia (AP-4-HSP) is a group of slowly-progressing neurodegenerative disorders. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Apert Syndrome
Condition
Learn more about Apert Syndrome symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Apert Syndrome with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6309.
Aplastic Anemia
Condition
Learn more about Aplastic Anemia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Aplastic Anemia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-8246.
Apnea of Prematurity
Condition
Learn more about Apnea of Prematurity symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Apnea of Prematurity with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Appendicitis
Condition
Learn more about appendicitis symptoms, diagnosis and treatments from Boston Children's Hospital.
Arachnoid Cysts
Condition
Learn more about Arachnoid Cysts symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Arachnoid Cysts with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Arrhythmias in Children
Condition
An arrhythmia is an abnormal rhythm of the heart, which can cause the heart to pump less effectively.
Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy
Condition
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy is a condition when heart rhythm disturbances precede the classical changes in the heart muscle seen in cardiomyopathy. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
Condition
Learn more about Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) symptoms and treatments. AVM tissues removed after treatment are being studied by our researchers.
Arthrogryposis
Condition
Arthrogryposis is a term used to describe conditions characterized by stiff joints and abnormally developed muscles. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Articular Cartilage Injury
Condition
Articular cartilage injuries can occur as a result of either traumatic mechanical destruction or progressive mechanical degeneration (wear and tear). Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Asthma in Children
Condition
Asthma is a chronic condition that causes the airways in the lungs to narrow and swell, making it difficult to breath.
Astigmatism
Condition
Astigmatism is a common condition that causes blurry vision. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Astigmatism Hyperopia and Myopia
Condition
Learn more about Astigmatism Hyperopia and Myopia’s symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments from the experts at Boston Children's Hospital.
Astrocytoma
Condition
Cerebellar low-grade astrocytomas are tumors that arise in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination. Learn more.
Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema
Condition
Learn more about Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Condition
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the heart wall that separates the top two chambers of the heart. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Atrioventricular Canal Defect
Condition
An atrioventricular canal defect, or AV canal, is a combination of several closely associated heart problems that result in a large defect in the center of the heart.
Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
Condition
Learn more about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-2680.
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Condition
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental issue where people have trouble paying attention and controlling impulses. Learn more.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Condition
Learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Autism Spectrum Disorders with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-7025.
Autoimmune Diseases
Condition
If your child has an autoimmune problem, much depends on figuring out what it is and treating it aggressively, both of which we specialize in at BCH.
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Condition
Learn more about Aplastic Anemia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Aplastic Anemia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-8246.
Bacterial Endocarditis
Condition
Learn more about bacterial endocarditis symptoms, diagnosis and treatments from Boston Children's Hospital.
Bacterial Meningitis
Condition
Learn more about Bacterial Meningitis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Bacterial Meningitis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6832.
Barrett's Esophagus
Condition
Barrett's esophagus is a precancerous condition that results from chronic inflammation. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Barth Syndrome
Condition
Barth syndrome is metabolic disorder that affects the heart, muscles, immune system, and growth. It almost always occurs in boys.
Basilar Invagination
Condition
Basilar invagination is a rare condition in which the top of the spine compresses the brain stem. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
Condition
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a genetic disorder that can cause an overgrowth of particular body parts. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)
Condition
Nocturnal enuresis, better known as bedwetting, occurs when a sleeping child cannot hold his or her urine at night. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Bee Stings
Condition
Learn more about Bee Stings symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Bee Stings with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Benign Skin Growths
Condition
Learn more about Benign Skin Growths symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Benign Skin Growths with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Biliary Atresia
Condition
In biliary atresia, the common bile duct is blocked or damaged, so that it's impossible for bile to flow through it.
Binder Syndrome
Condition
Binder syndrome is a congenital condition that causes an underdeveloped midface and nose. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Bipolar Disorder
Condition
Learn more about Bipolar Disorder symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Bipolar Disorder with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Birth Defects and Congenital Anomalies
Condition
Learn more about Birth Defects and Congenital Anomalies symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Birth Defects and Congenital Anomalies with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-3896.
Birthmarks
Condition
Most birthmarks are harmless, but there are a few that can require treatment based on where they are located and whether they’re growing. Learn more.
Bladder Exstrophy and Epispadias
Condition
Bladder exstrophy is a rare birth defect involving the urinary, reproductive, and intestinal tracts, as well as the musculoskeletal system. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Blepharitis
Condition
Learn more about Blepharitis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Blepharitis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Blisters
Condition
Learn more about Blisters symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Blisters with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Blocked Tear Duct (Dacryostenosis)
Condition
In some babies, the openings into the tear duct haven’t formed properly causing a blockage, and the tears have no place to drain.
Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome (BRBNS)
Condition
Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS), sometimes called Bean syndrome, is a rare congenital vascular anomaly in which malformed veins, or blebs, appear on the skin and surfaces of internal organs.
Bone Tumors and Bone Cysts
Condition
Learn more about bone tumors and bone cysts from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Bowlegs
Condition
Learn more about Bowlegs symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Bowlegs with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
Condition
Brachial plexus birth injury is an injury to the brachial plexus nerves that occurs during childbirth. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Brain Abscess
Condition
A brain abscess is a brain infection that may cause problems with a child's brain and spinal cord function. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Brain Cavernous Malformations
Condition
Learn how Cavernous malformation, a small mass consisting of an abnormally expanded thin-walled blood vessel, is treated at Boston Children Hospital.
Brain Tumors
Condition
Childhood brain tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), but both types can be life-threatening. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Branchial Cleft Remnant
Condition
Learn more about Branchial Cleft Remnant symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Branchial Cleft Remnant with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Breast Disorders
Condition
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of breast disorders in children from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Broken Ankle
Condition
A broken ankle typically involves one or both of the long bones of the leg, the tibia and the fibula. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Broken Arm
Condition
A broken arm is a crack or break in one or more of the bones in arm. They are often caused by impact injuries.
Broken Elbow
Condition
Boston Children's Hospital provides expert diagnosis, treatment and care for every type and severity of elbow fracture. Learn more.
Broken Femur (Thighbone)
Condition
A broken femur is a fracture of the thighbone. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Broken Forearm
Condition
Learn more about Broken Forearm symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Broken Forearm with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Broken Leg
Condition
A broken leg is a break or crack of one long bones of the leg. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Broken Tibia-Fibula (Shinbone/Calf Bone)
Condition
A broken tibia-fibula is a fracture of one or both of the long bones in the lower leg. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Bronchiolitis
Condition
Learn more about Bronchiolitis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Bronchiolitis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Condition
Learn more about Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Bruises
Condition
Learn more about Bruises symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Bruises with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Bullying
Condition
Learn more about Bullying symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Bullying with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Bunions
Condition
Learn more about Bunions symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Bunions with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Burkitt Lymphoma
Condition
Learn more about Burkitt's Lymphoma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Burkitt's Lymphoma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-5508.
Camptodactyly
Condition
Camptodactyly is a condition in which a bent finger cannot completely straighten. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Cancer
Condition
Learn more about Cancer symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cancer with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Canker Sores (Aphthous Stomatitis)
Condition
Learn more about Canker Sores (Aphthous Stomatitis) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Canker Sores (Aphthous Stomatitis) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Capillary malformation
Condition
Learn more about Capillary malformation symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Capillary malformation with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-5226.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Condition
Learn more about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Cardiomyopathy in Children
Condition
Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for children with cardiomyopathy from Boston Children's Hospital.
Cat Scratch Disease
Condition
Learn more about Cat Scratch Disease symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cat Scratch Disease with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Cataracts
Condition
Pediatric Cataracts have been treated by our experienced ophthalmologists in children and babies with lens implantation.
Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
Condition
Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is an inherited cardiac condition that causes sudden rhythm disturbances in otherwise healthy children.
Cavernous Malformations
Condition
Learn more about Cavernous Malformations symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cavernous Malformations with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-5226.
Cavities (Tooth Decay)
Condition
Learn more about Cavities (Tooth Decay) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cavities (Tooth Decay) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
CDKL5 Disorder
Condition
An overview of CDKL5 disorder, its major symptoms and how Boston Children’s cares for children with CDKL5.
Celiac Disease
Condition
Celiac disease is a lifelong intolerance to gluten. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Cellulitis
Condition
Cellulitis is a deep bacterial infection of the skin that usually occurs after some type of trauma causes an opening in your child's skin. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Cerebral Arteriopathies in Children
Condition
Learn more about Neonatal herpes simplex symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Neonatal herpes simplex with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Condition
At Boston Children's Hospital's Cerebral Palsy Program, our focus is to maximize your child’s functional independence, stability and quality of life.
Cervical Teratoma
Condition
Learn more about Cervical Teratoma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cervical Teratoma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-5508.
Chalazion
Condition
Learn more about Chalazion symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Chalazion with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Chest Wall Deformities
Condition
Chest wall deformities are structural irregularities in which a child’s chest is either sunken or protruding. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Chiari Malformation
Condition
Chiari malformation is an abnormality in the back of the head where the brain and spinal cord meet. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Chickenpox
Condition
Learn more about Chickenpox symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Chickenpox with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Childhood Obesity
Condition
Children’s Hospital has five hospital-based programs to help children and their families manage their weight. Learn more.
Choledochal Cysts
Condition
Learn more about Choledochal Cysts symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Choledochal Cysts with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Cholesteatoma
Condition
Cholesteatoma is the accumulation of skin in an abnormal location, typically behind the eardrum. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Chondroblastoma
Condition
Chondroblastomas occur when chondroblasts grow out of control and cause a benign (non-cancerous) tumor. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Chondromas
Condition
Learn more about Chondromas symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Chondromas with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Chondrosarcoma
Condition
Learn more about Chondrosarcoma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Chondrosarcoma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-5508.
Choroid Plexus Brain Tumor
Condition
While all brain tumors are life-threatening, most children and adolescents who have been diagnosed with one survive into adulthood. Learn more.
Chronic Fatigue
Condition
Learn more about Chronic Fatigue symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Chronic Fatigue with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
Condition
Learn how the experts at Boston Children’s Hospital diagnose and treat chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIP), a rare, serious condition affecting the intestines.
Chronic Kidney (Renal) Disease
Condition
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the kidney’s progressive inability to perform its functions, regardless of the cause.
Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity
Condition
Learn more about Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Condition
Learn more about Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-5508.
Cirrhosis in Children
Condition
Learn more about Cirrhosis of the liver symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cirrhosis of the liver with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Cleft Foot
Condition
Learn more about Cleft Foot symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cleft Foot with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Cleft Hand
Condition
Cleft hand is a rare hand condition in which the center portion of a child’s hand is underdeveloped. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Condition
Cleft lip and cleft palate are conditions treated at Boston Children’s Hospital. Learn more from Boston Children’s.
Clinodactyly
Condition
Learn more about Clinodactyly symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Clinodactyly with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-6021.
Cloacal Deformities
Condition
Learn more about Cloacal Deformities symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cloacal Deformities with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-7796.
Cloacal Exstrophy
Condition
Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of cloacal exstrophy from Boston Children's Hospital.
CLOVES Syndrome
Condition
CLOVES syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by vascular anomalies and other problems. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Clubfoot
Condition
Clubfoot is a congenital foot deformity in which the foot turns down and inward. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Coarctation of the Aorta
Condition
Learn more about Coarctation of the Aorta symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Coarctation of the Aorta repair today!
Cold
Condition
Learn more about Cold symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cold with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Colic
Condition
Learn more about Colic symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Colic with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Complete Tracheal Rings
Condition
Complete tracheal rings are a birth defect in the cartilage that supports a child’s airway. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in Children
Condition
Learn more about Neonatal herpes simplex symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Neonatal herpes simplex with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Concussions
Condition
Learn more about Concussions symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Concussions with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-6388.
Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation
Condition
Learn more about Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Congenital Cytomegalovirus
Condition
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus related to the herpes virus group of infections. It is incurable and is a lifetime infection. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Condition
Boston Children's treats more than 20 newborns with a CDH each year, with a success rate among the best in the world. Learn more.
Congenital Ear Anomaly
Condition
A congenital ear anomaly occurs when a child is born with a malformation of the ear.
Congenital Heart Defects
Condition
A congenital heart defect is a structural problem of the heart that develops during pregnancy. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Congenital Herpes Simplex
Condition
Learn more about Congenital Herpes Simplex symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Congenital Herpes Simplex with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Congenital High Airway Obstruction (CHAOS)
Condition
Learn more about Congenital High Airway Obstruction (CHAOS) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Congenital High Airway Obstruction (CHAOS) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Congenital HIV
Condition
Learn more about Congenital HIV symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Congenital HIV with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Congenital Limb Differences
Condition
Congenital limb differences occur when a baby’s arm or leg does not form properly during pregnancy. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Congenital Rubella
Condition
Learn more about Congenital Rubella symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Congenital Rubella with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Congenital Scoliosis
Condition
Congenital scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that babies are born with. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Congenital Sideroblastic Anemia
Condition
One of the most common pediatric blood disorders, anemia has many potential causes. Learn more.
Congenital Toxoplasmosis
Condition
Learn more about Congenital Toxoplasmosis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Congenital Toxoplasmosis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Congenital Varicella
Condition
Learn more about Congenital Varicella symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Congenital Varicella with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Conjunctivitis
Condition
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Constipation
Condition
Learn more about Constipation symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Constipation with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-6058.
Constricted Ear
Condition
Constricted ear — also known as cup ear or lop ear — is a malformation of the helix, or outer rim, of the ear.
Corneal Abrasions
Condition
A corneal abrasion is a scratch or injury to the cornea, which is the dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. This is a very common occurrence in children.
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome
Condition
Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) is a rare genetic condition that affects development and growth. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Coronary Artery Fistula
Condition
Learn more about Coronary Artery Fistula symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Coronary Artery Fistula with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-4278.
Cortical Visual Impairment
Condition
Learn more about Cortical Visual Impairment symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cortical Visual Impairment with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Cough
Condition
Learn more about Cough symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cough with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Craniofacial Anomalies
Condition
Craniofacial anomalies are deformities that affect a child’s head and facial bones.
Craniopharyngioma
Condition
Learn more about Craniopharyngioma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Craniopharyngioma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Craniosynostosis
Condition
Learning that your child has a craniofacial deformity that may require surgery can be overwhelming. Learn the basics about craniosynostosis here.
Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction
Condition
Learn more about Camptodactyly symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Camptodactyly with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-7252.
Crohn’s Disease
Condition
Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease in which parts of a child’s intestinal tract become inflamed.
Croup
Condition
Learn more about Croup symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Croup with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-3795.
Crouzon Syndrome
Condition
Crouzon syndrome is a complex genetic birth disorder that may affect a child’s face, skull, and teeth. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Cushing's Syndrome
Condition
Learn more about Cushing's Syndrome symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cushing's Syndrome with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congeita (CMTC)
Condition
Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) is a rare kind of birthmark that usually fades considerably before a child turns one. Learn more.
Cyanosis
Condition
Learn more about Cyanosis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cyanosis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-4278.
Cyclic Neutropenia
Condition
Cyclic neutropenia is a rare blood disorder that causes episodes of low levels of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) in the body
Cystic Fibrosis
Condition
Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease, involves multiple parts of the body, including the lungs and digestive system. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Cystic Lung Disease
Condition
Learn more about Cystic Lung Disease symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cystic Lung Disease with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Cytomegalovirus
Condition
Learn more about Cytomegalovirus symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cytomegalovirus with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Delayed Puberty / Delayed Sexual Development
Condition
Learn more about Delayed Puberty / Delayed Sexual Development symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Delayed Puberty / Delayed Sexual Development with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Delayed Sleep Wake Phase Disorder
Condition
Learn more about Delayed Sleep Wake Phase Disorder symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments from experts at Boston Children’s, ranked best Children’s Hospital by US News.
Dentoalveolar Infections
Condition
Learn more about Dentoalveolar Infections symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Dentoalveolar Infections with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Depression
Condition
Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by a sad mood that is both prolonged and severe. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Desmoid Tumor
Condition
Learn more about Desmoid Tumor symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Desmoid Tumor with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-5508.
Deviated Septum
Condition
Learn more about Deviated Septum symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Deviated Septum with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-6460.
DGAT-1 Deficiency
Condition
DGAT-1 deficiency is a rare genetic disease that can causes diarrhea, inability to absorb nutrients and poor growth. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Diabetes Insipidus
Condition
Diabetes insipidus is a rare disorder that interferes with the ability to regulate the amount of water in the body. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
Condition
Diamond Blackfan anemia is a rare genetic blood disorder that occurs when the bone marrow fails to make red blood cells. Learn more.
Diaper Rash
Condition
Learn more about Diaper Rash symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Diaper Rash with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Diarrhea
Condition
Diarrhea is defined as watery stool, increased frequency of bowel movement or both.
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)
Condition
Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas are highly aggressive and difficult-to treat-brain tumors found at the base of the brain. See how we treat them.
Diphtheria
Condition
Learn more about Diphtheria symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Diphtheria with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Dislocated Knee
Condition
A dislocated knee, also known as a dislocated patella, occurs when the kneecap pops out from its normal position. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Dislocations
Condition
A dislocation happens when extreme force is put on a ligament and the ends of two connected bones separate. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Condition
We never lose sight of the fact that your child is an individual—not merely a patient—and we include your family at every stage of the treatment process.
Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNET)
Condition
Learn more about Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNT) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNT) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-2680.
Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV)
Condition
Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a type of rare congenital heart condition.
Down Syndrome
Condition
Learn more about Down Syndrome symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Down Syndrome with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Duane Syndrome
Condition
Learn more about Duane Syndrome symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Duane Syndrome with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Duplex Collecting System
Condition
Learn more about Duplex Collecting System symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Duplex Collecting System with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Dust Mite Allergies
Condition
Learn more about Dust Mite Allergies symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Dust Mite Allergies with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Dyslexia
Condition
Learn more about Dyslexia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Dyslexia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Dysmenorrhea
Condition
Learn more about Dysmenorrhea symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Dysmenorrhea with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Dysphagia in Children
Condition
Dysphagia is a term that means “difficulty swallowing.” It is the inability of food or liquids to pass easily from your child’s mouth, into the throat, and through the esophagus to the stomach during the process of swallowing.
Dysthymia
Condition
Learn more about Dysthymia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Dysthymia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Otitis Media
Condition
Learn more about Otitis Media symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Otitis Media with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
Condition
Learn more about Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Eating Disorders
Condition
Eating disorders are patterns of unhealthy behaviors related to your child’s eating habits. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Ebstein's anomaly
Condition
Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Ebstein's Anomaly at Boston Children's Hospital.
Ectopia Cordis
Condition
Ectopia cordis happens when some or all of a baby’s heart doesn’t have the typical coverage of the breastbone. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Edema
Condition
Learn more about Edema symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Edema with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Condition
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of disorders that affect a person's connective tissue. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Encephalitis
Condition
Learn more about Encephalitis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Encephalitis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Encephaloceles
Condition
Learn more about Encephaloceles symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Encephaloceles with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-6309.
Enchondroma
Condition
Learn more about Enchondroma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Enchondroma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-6021.
Encopresis
Condition
Encopresis is a problem that won’t go away on its own, but is relatively easy to treat. Learn more about Boston Children's Hospital's approach.
Endometriosis
Condition
Endometriosis is when the endometrium, the tissue that normally lines the uterus, grows in other places. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
Condition
Enlarged tonsils and adenoids happen when tissues in the mouth are infected. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Enuresis (urinary incontinence)
Condition
A compassionate team of professionals address your child’s physical symptoms and emotional well-being and help your child stay dry day and night. Learn more.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children
Condition
Eosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic condition that causes inflammation and damage to the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs)
Condition
Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs) are rare conditions that can occur when there are high levels of eosinophils in one or more parts of the digestive system.
Ependymoma
Condition
Learn more about Ependymoma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Ependymoma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-2680.
Epiglottitis
Condition
Learn more about Epiglottitis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Epiglottitis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Epilepsy
Condition
Boston Children's Hospital is one of only a few Level 4 Epilepsy Centers in the country entirely dedicated to caring for childhood epilepsy. Learn more.
Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma (EHE)
Condition
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a rare vascular tumor or anomaly that arises from the cells lining the blood vessels. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Esophageal Achalasia
Condition
Boston Children’s GI Motility Center treats achalasia, a rare disorder of the esophagus that makes swallowing difficult.
Esophageal Atresia
Condition
Learn more about Esophageal Atresia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Esophageal Atresia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-3529.
Esophagitis
Condition
Boston Children's Hospital is one of only a few Level 4 Epilepsy Centers in the country entirely dedicated to caring for childhood epilepsy. Learn more.
Evans Syndrome
Condition
One of the most common pediatric blood disorders, anemia has many potential causes. Learn more.
Ewing Sarcoma
Condition
Learn more about Ewing Sarcoma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Ewing Sarcoma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-5508.
Excessive Hair Growth (Hirsutism)
Condition
Hirsutism is when women experience excessive hair growth on parts of the body where men usually grow hair. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Eye Injuries
Condition
Learn more about Eye Injuries symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Eye Injuries with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Eye Socket Fracture
Condition
Learn more about Eye Socket Fracture symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Eye Socket Fracture with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Facial Cuts and Wounds
Condition
Facial cuts and wounds can occur by a child while playing, climbing, or during sports activities. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Facial Fractures
Condition
Facial fractures are broken bones in the face. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Facial Nerve Paralysis
Condition
Learn more about Facial Nerve Paralysis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Facial Nerve Paralysis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Gastrointestinal Polyposis
Condition
Learn more about Gastrointestinal Polyposis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Gastrointestinal Polyposis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-5837.
Fanconi Anemia
Condition
Fanconi anemia is a severe lifelong condition that requires ongoing medical treatment. Boston Children's Hospital can help.
Fatty Liver Disease
Condition
Fatty liver disease is the buildup of fat in the liver that can lead to inflammation and cell damage. Learn more from the experts at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Fecal Incontinence
Condition
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements.
Femoral Anteversion
Condition
Learn more about Femoral Anteversion symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Femoral Anteversion with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6021.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Condition
Learn more about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Fever
Condition
Your child has a fever if their temperature is 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
Fever in a Newborn
Condition
Learn more about Fever in a Newborn symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Fever in a Newborn with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Fibro Adipose Vascular Anomaly (FAVA)
Condition
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of fibro-adipose vascular anomaly (FAVA) from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Fibrosarcoma
Condition
Learn more about Fibrosarcoma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Fibrosarcoma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-5508.
Fibrous Dysplasia
Condition
Learn more about Fibrous Dysplasia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Fibrous Dysplasia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Fifth Disease
Condition
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of fifth disease, a viral skin condition, from Boston Children’s Hospital.
First-Degree Burn
Condition
Learn more about First-Degree Burn symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for First-Degree Burn with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Flu (Influenza)
Condition
Seasonal flu is a common viral infection affecting children and adults every year. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Folliculitis Boils and Carbuncles
Condition
Learn more about Folliculitis Boils and Carbuncles symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Folliculitis Boils and Carbuncles with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Food Allergy
Condition
A food allergy is the body’s abnormal response to a certain food. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Fractures
Condition
Learn about the different types of fractures in children and how they’re treated from the experts at Boston Children Hospital.
Fragile X Syndrome
Condition
Learn more about Fragile X Syndrome symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Fragile X Syndrome with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-4697.
Frostbite
Condition
Learn more about Frostbite symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Frostbite with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Functional Abdominal Pain in Children
Condition
Functional abdominal pain is persistent stomach pain that does not resolve with usual treatment. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Galactorrhea
Condition
Learn more about Galactorrhea symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Galactorrhea with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Galactosemia
Condition
Learn more about Galactosemia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Galactosemia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Gallstones (Cholelithiasis)
Condition
Learn more about Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Ganglioglioma
Condition
Learn more about Ganglioglioma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Ganglioglioma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-2680.
Gastroparesis in Children
Condition
Learn how the experts at Boston Children’s Hospital diagnose and treat gastroparesis, a condition that causes chronic nausea and vomiting.
Gastroschisis
Condition
Learn more about Gastroschisis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Gastroschisis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Gender Dysphoria
Condition
Gender dysphoria occurs when there is a conflict between the sex you were assigned at birth and the gender with which you identify.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Condition
Learn more about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Genetic Disorders
Condition
Learn more about Genetic Disorders symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Genetic Disorders with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Condition
Boston Children’s uses advanced techniques to treat gastroesophageal reflux (GER), a disorder that causes acidic stomach juices to back up into the esophagus.
Germ Cell Tumors of the Brain
Condition
Learn more about Germ Cell Tumors of the Brain symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Germ Cell Tumors of the Brain with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-2680.
Germinoma
Condition
Learn more about Germinoma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Germinoma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-2680.
Giant Cell Tumor
Condition
Learn more about Giant Cell Tumor symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Giant Cell Tumor with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Glaucoma
Condition
Learn more about Glaucoma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Glaucoma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Glioblastoma multiforme
Condition
Information on glioblastoma multiforme and anaplastic astrocytoma high-grade glioma brain tumors from Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s
Glioma
Condition
Learn more about Glioma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Glioma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-2680.
Gliomatosis Cerebri
Condition
Learn more about Gliomatosis Cerebri symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Gliomatosis Cerebri with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-2680.
Glomerulonephritis
Condition
Learn more about Glomerulonephritis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Glomerulonephritis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Glucose Galactose Malabsorption (GGM)
Condition
Glucose galactose malabsorption is when a child’s body cannot absorb the simple sugars glucose and galactose. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Glycogen Storage Disease
Condition
Glycogen storage disease interferes with the liver’s ability to convert glycogen into energy. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Group B Streptococcus (GBS)
Condition
Learn more about Group B Streptococcus (GBS) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Condition
Learn more about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric growth hormone deficiency.
Growth Plate Fractures
Condition
A growth plate fracture is a fracture that intersects the area of soft cartilage where bone growth takes place. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Growth Problems
Condition
Learn more about Growth Problems symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Growth Problems with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Condition
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) occurs when the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Gynecomastia
Condition
Learn more about Gynecomastia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Gynecomastia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-4621.
Haemophilus Influenzae Infections
Condition
Learn more about Haemophilus Influenzae Infections symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Haemophilus Influenzae Infections with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Hamartoma
Condition
A hamartoma is an abnormal growth that's made up of the same tissue from which it grows. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease
Condition
Learn more about Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Head or Brain Injury
Condition
Learn about the different types of programs and services offered for head and brain injuries at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Headaches
Condition
Our specialists at Children’s Hospital Boston have great expertise in diagnosing and treating children’s headaches. Learn more.
Hearing Loss
Condition
Hearing loss is a problem with one or both or ears that reduces a child’s ability to detect sound. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Heart Failure
Condition
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of heart failure from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Heart Murmur
Condition
Learn more about Heart Murmur symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Heart Murmur with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-4278.
Heart Tumor
Condition
Learn more about cardiac tumor symptoms, diagnosis and treatments from Boston Children's Hospital.
Heart's Electrical System
Condition
Learn more about Heart's Electrical System symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Heart's Electrical System with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Heat Cramps Exhaustion and Stroke
Condition
Learn more about Heat Cramps Exhaustion and Stroke symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Heat Cramps Exhaustion and Stroke with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Helicobacter Pylori
Condition
Learn more about Helicobacter Pylori symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Helicobacter Pylori with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Hemangioma
Condition
A hemangioma is a type of benign tumor in infants. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Hemangiopericytoma
Condition
Learn more about Hemangiopericytoma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hemangiopericytoma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Hematuria
Condition
Hematuria is blood found in your child's urine. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Hemifacial Microsomia
Condition
Learn more about Hemifacial Microsomia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hemifacial Microsomia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-6309.
Hemihyperplasia
Condition
Hemihyperplasia is a rare condition that causes uneven growth of one part or side of the body.
Hemitruncus
Condition
Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Hemolytic Anemia
Condition
Learn more about Hemolytic Anemia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hemolytic Anemia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-8246.
Hemolytic Disease
Condition
Learn more about Hemolytic Disease symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hemolytic Disease with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-8246.
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Condition
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a rare condition that can lead to kidney failure in children.
Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn
Condition
Learn more about Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)
Condition
Learn more about Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Hepatitis B
Condition
Learn more about Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Hepatitis C
Condition
Learn more about Hepatitis C symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hepatitis C with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Hepatoblastoma
Condition
Learn more about Hepatoblastoma symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hepatoblastoma with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-5508.
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Condition
Hepatocellular carcinoma, also called liver carcinoma, is a rare, aggressive type of liver cancer. Learn more from the Liver Tumor Center at the Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
Herpangina
Condition
Learn more about Herpangina symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Herpangina with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Condition
Herpes zoster (shingles) is a viral infection of the nerves that results in a painful rash of small blisters on a strip of skin anywhere on the body. Learn more.
Heterotaxy
Condition
Heterotaxy is a rare condition where many organs in the body can be formed abnormally, in the wrong position, or even missing.
Hip Dysplasia
Condition
Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip joint has not developed properly and the socket (acetabulum) is too shallow.
Hip Fracture
Condition
Learn more about Hip Fracture symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hip Fracture with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Hip Impingement
Condition
Hip impingement is a common cause of hip pain caused by abnormal bone development in the hip joint. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Hip Labral Tear
Condition
A hip labral tear is a tear in the rubbery tissue that normally cushions and supports the edge of the hip joint. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Hirschsprung's Disease
Condition
Learn more about Hirschsprung's Disease symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hirschsprung's Disease with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Condition
Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that causes cells in the lymphatic system to abnormally reproduce. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Horseshoe Kidney
Condition
Learn more about Horseshoe Kidney symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Horseshoe Kidney with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Human Parainfluenza Viruses (HPIV)
Condition
Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIV) are a group of viruses that cause different types of respiratory infections. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Hydrocele
Condition
Learn more about hydrocele symptoms, diagnosis and treatments from Boston Children's Hospital.
Hydrocephalus
Condition
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for hydrocephalus at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Hydronephrosis
Condition
Hydronephrosis isn’t a specific diagnosis. Instead, it’s a finding that shows that urine is overfilling the kidney. See how BCH treats this condition.
Hydrops Fetalis
Condition
Learn more about Hydrops Fetalis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hydrops Fetalis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Hyperbilirubinemia and Jaundice
Condition
Learn more about Hyperbilirubinemia and Jaundice symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hyperbilirubinemia and Jaundice with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Hyperparathyroidism
Condition
Learn more about Hyperparathyroidism symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hyperparathyroidism with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Hypertension
Condition
Learn more about Hypertension symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hypertension with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-6129.
Hyperthyroidism
Condition
Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid disorder that increases metabolism and can affect many cells throughout the body. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Blood in the Eye (Hyphema)
Condition
Learn more about Blood in the Eye (Hyphema) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Blood in the Eye (Hyphema) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Hypocalcemia
Condition
Learn more about Hypocalcemia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hypocalcemia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Hypoglycemia and Low Blood Sugar
Condition
Hypoglycemia is the state of having a blood glucose level that is too low to effectively fuel the body's cells. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Hypopituitarism
Condition
Hypopituitarism is rare in children and its various symptoms can usually be effectively controlled with medication. Learn more.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
Condition
Boston Children’s takes an innovative approach to treating HLHS with the world’s largest and most experienced program for fetal cardiac intervention.
Hypospadias
Condition
Learn more about Hypospadias symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hypospadias with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-7796.
Hypothyroidism
Condition
Learn more about Hypothyroidism symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hypothyroidism with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Idiopathic Scoliosis
Condition
Idiopathic scoliosis is one of three different types of scoliosis that causes a lateral curvature of the spine. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Condition
Learn more about Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-8246.
Imperforate Hymen
Condition
Learn more about Imperforate Hymen symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Imperforate Hymen with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Impetigo
Condition
Learn more about Impetigo symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Impetigo with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Hyaline Membrane Disease)
Condition
Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, or Hyaline Membrane Disease, causes babies to need extra oxygen and help breathing. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Infantile Scoliosis
Condition
Infantile scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curve of the spine that affects infants and toddlers. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Infantile Spasms
Condition
Infantile spasms, sometimes called West syndrome, are a type of seizure that occurs in babies.
Infectious Mononucleosis
Condition
Learn more about Infectious Mononucleosis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Infectious Mononucleosis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Inguinal Hernia
Condition
There are different types of hernias that affect different areas of the body. See the most common places where hernias occur in children.
Insomnia
Condition
Insomnia is common in children but highly treatable. It is characterized by frequent night wakings, bedtime battles and difficulty falling and staying asleep.
Interstitial Lung Disease
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Interstitial lung disease is a group of rare lung diseases that can make it difficult to breathe.
Intestinal Atresia and Stenosis
Condition
Learn more about Intestinal atresia and stenosis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Intestinal atresia and stenosis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-5275.
Intestinal or Multivisceral Transplant
Condition
Learn more about Intestinal or Multivisceral Transplant symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Intestinal or Multivisceral Transplant with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-4837.
Intestinal Transporter and Enzyme Disorders
Condition
Intestinal transporter and enzyme disorders are rare genetic diseases of the intestine. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Intraventricular Hemorrhage
Condition
Learn more about Intraventricular Hemorrhage symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Intraventricular Hemorrhage with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Intussusception
Condition
Learn more about Intussusception symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Intussusception with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Iritis (Uveitis)
Condition
Learn more about Iritis (Uveitis) symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Iritis (Uveitis) with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Condition
Learn more about Iron Deficiency Anemia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Iron Deficiency Anemia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-8246.
Jaundice
Condition
Learn more about Jaundice symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Jaundice with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS)
Condition
Learn more about Gastrointestinal Polyposis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Gastrointestinal Polyposis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-5837.
Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis
Condition
Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis affects the spine and the sites where the muscles, tendons, and ligaments attach to bone. Learn more from Boston Children’s.
Juvenile Arthritis
Condition
Juvenile arthritis isn’t one condition, but is the general name for many types of arthritis that can occur in children.
Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Condition
Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare autoimmune disorder in which a child’s immune system attacks blood vessels throughout his body, causing muscle inflammation.
Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Condition
Learn more about Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-632-5508.
Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma
Condition
Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA) is a benign vascular tumor that appears in the nasal cavity. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Kabuki Syndrome
Condition
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Kabuki syndrome, a rare congenital disorder, from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma (KHE)
Condition
Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) is a benign tumor of a child's blood vessels. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon (KMP)
Condition
Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon (KMP) is a complication in which certain vascular tumors trap and destroy platelets.
Kawasaki Disease
Condition
Kawasaki disease is a childhood illness that causes inflammation of the blood vessels in many areas of the body. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Keratoconus
Condition
Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that causes distorted, blurry vision. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Kleefstra Syndrome
Condition
Kleefstra syndrome is a rare condition that can cause developmental delay and intellectual disability. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome
Condition
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a rare congenital vascular anomaly that results in your child having a large number of abnormal blood vessels.
Laryngomalacia (Congenital Laryngeal Stridor)
Condition
Laryngomalacia (also known as laryngealmalacia) results from a birth defect in your child’s voice box (larynx). Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Midaortic Syndrome
Condition
Midaortic syndrome is a very rare condition in which part of the aorta that runs through the chest and abdomen narrows.
Neuroblastoma
Condition
Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor that begins in nerve tissue of young children.
Overuse Injuries
Condition
Overuse injuries are sports-related microtraumas that result from repetitively using the same parts of the body, usually by overtraining.
PHACE Syndrome
Condition
PHACE is an associated collection of disorders characterized by a large infantile hemangioma on a child's face, scalp, and neck
Posterior Urethral Valves
Condition
Urethral valves occur when a boy is born with extra flaps of tissue that have grown in his urethra.
Prematurity
Condition
A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature. Slightly fewer than 12 percent of all babies are premature.
Pulmonary Atresia
Condition
Pulmonary atresia occurs when the pulmonary valve — normally located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery — doesn’t form properly.
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Condition
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) affects blood vessels in premature babies’ eyes. Infants with more severe forms of ROP face a serious risk of blindness.
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Condition
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a cancerous tumor that grows in the body's soft tissues.
Scoliosis
Condition
Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine has an abnormal curve. A spine with scoliosis curves front to back but also curves sideways.
Single Ventricle Defects
Condition
A single ventricle defect occurs when one of the two pumping chambers in the heart, called ventricles, isn’t large enough or strong enough to work correctly.
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Condition
Spondylolysis is a stress fracture in the lower back. If left untreated, it can progress to spondylolisthesis, where vertebra, weakened by fracture, slips out of alignment with the rest of the spine.
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Condition
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare neurological condition that is present at birth and is not hereditary.
Stuttering
Condition
Stuttering, sometimes referred to as stammering or diffluent speech, can be very humiliating for a child. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
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Thrombocytopenia
Condition
Thrombocytopenia is a condition in which there are too few platelets, the blood cells that prevent bleeding.
Thyroid Cancer in Children
Condition
Pediatric thyroid cancer (also called thyroid carcinoma) occurs when cells in the thyroid gland become abnormal and grow out of control.
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
Condition
TAPVR occurs when the blood vessels that drain the lungs (pulmonary veins) are not connected normally to the heart.
Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
Condition
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is when the “great” arteries, the aorta and the right ventricle, are reversed in their origins from the heart.
Tricuspid Atresia
Condition
In tricuspid atresia, the tricuspid valve — which is normally located between the right atrium and the right ventricle — is missing, as is the right ventricle.
Ureterocele
Condition
Ureteroceles are birth defects that occur in approximately 1 out of every 2,000 babies.
Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction
Condition
A UPJ obstruction occurs when a blockage between your child’s kidney and ureter impedes the flow of urine.
Venous Malformation
Condition
A venous malformation (VM) is a bluish lesion caused by widened, abnormally shaped veins.
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Condition
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole in the wall that separates the lower right and left heart chambers (ventricles).