Kids and Teens

A sty is a painful, red bump that forms on the edge of your eyelid. It may look like an…

Sever’s disease is a common heel injury that occurs in children. It is painful and caused by swelling of the…

Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine (backbone). Normally, the spine is straight. With scoliosis, the spine is crooked…

Pica is a compulsive eating disorder in which people eat nonfood items. Dirt, clay, and flaking paint are the most…

Paraphimosis is a serious condition that happens when the foreskin gets stuck behind the head of the penis and can’t…

Inhalant abuse is a form of substance abuse. It involves breathing in or sniffing household products on purpose to “get…

Pinworm infection is an intestinal infection caused by small, white worms. Anyone can get it, but it’s most common in…

Swimmer’s ear is an irritation, swelling, or infection in your ear. It’s often caused by swimming a lot or swimming…

Rheumatic fever is a rare disease. It usually doesn’t happen in the United States. It’s tied to the bacteria that…

Osteosarcoma is a bone cancer that most often affects people between the ages of 10 and 20. It usually begins…

Fifth disease is a mild viral infection caused by human parvovirus B19. About half of people get fifth disease sometime…

Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples to appear on the face…

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the name for a group of symptoms that you may experience up to 14 days before…

Head lice are small wingless insects that can get on your hair and scalp. Lice bites may cause constant scratching,…

Oppositional defiant disorder is a behavior condition that affects children and teens. It causes a negative effect on the child’s…