Related Conditions and Treatments
Abrasions
Condition
An abrasion is a superficial rub or wearing off of the skin, usually caused by a scrape or a brush burn.
Ankle Sprain
Condition
An ankle sprain is a stretch injury of the ligaments that support the ankle.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Condition
Carbon monoxide poisoning happens because of excess exposure to carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous, colorless, tasteless, odorless gas that is produced from the incomplete burning of fuels that contain carbon.
Eye Injuries
Condition
Eye injuries can be serious and are usually quite painful. They are a common cause of vision loss in children.
Facial Cuts and Wounds
Condition
Facial cuts and wounds can occur by a child while playing, climbing, or during sports activities.
Fractures
Condition
A fracture is a break in the bone that occurs when more force is applied to the bone than the bone can withstand.
Head or Brain Injury
Condition
Head injury is a broad term that describes many different types of conditions — ranging from bumps and bruises to concussions, skull fractures, and serious brain injuries.
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.
Hydration
Treatment
Learn more about hydration from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Lead Poisoning
Condition
Lead poisoning occurs when lead — once a common ingredient in paint and still used in batteries, pipes, pottery, and some cosmetics — builds up in the body. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Sprains and Strains
Condition
Sprains are ligament injuries resulting from wrenching or twisting a joint. Strains are injuries to a muscle or tendon.
Tennis Elbow
Condition
Tennis elbow is an injury to the tendons attaching the forearm muscles to the outer part of the elbow.