Information about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of periodic fever adenitis pharyngitis aphthous ulcer (PFAPA) syndrome.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.
Learn about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare syndrome linked to a SARS-CoV-2 infection.
A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to properly care for your baby, toddler or child with a fever.
Strep throat is a throat infection caused by a type of bacteria called streptococci. Learn how you can take care of your child.
Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common kidney diseases in children. It presents as a group of symptoms, which occur together in the body and include the presence of protein (albumin) in the urine and edema (swelling).
Read about the causes and symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Read about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for Landau-Kleffner syndrome epilepsy, a rare condition in which children have difficulty with speech.
Learn about heart-related syndromes. A syndrome is a medical term for a collection of signs and symptoms that generally stem from a single cause.
Read about neonatal abstinence syndrome. In-depth information regarding the effects of certain drugs and available types of treatment are included.
A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child.
Down syndrome is a genetic condition present at birth. Learn about the symptoms, complications and outlook for children with Down syndrome.
Marfan syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder of connective tissue. About 60% to 80% of people with this syndrome have heart problems.
Most children with Williams syndrome have a heart or blood vessel problem.
Provides information about Asperger syndrome, which is a type of autism.
22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for generalized epilepsy syndromes.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for encephalopathies and progressive syndromes.
Important information concerning the problems that can arise for your child undergoing brain tumour treatment with regard to shunts.
The effects of CHARGE syndrome differ from one child to the next. Find out how this genetic condition is caused and treated.
Your child needs to take the medicine called mycophenolate. This information sheet explains what mycophenolate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called tacrolimus. This information sheet explains what tacrolimus does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Rheumatic fever can develop when strep throat is not treated fully with antibiotics. Find out about what symptoms children with rheumatic fever experience and how it is treated.
Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.
