Related Conditions and Treatments
Apnea of Prematurity
Condition
Apnea of prematurity refers to what happens when a child doesn’t breathe for more than 20 seconds.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Condition
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the way your child develops and behaves.
Bee Stings
Condition
Bee stings often happen during warm weather and around greenery.
Canker Sores (Aphthous Stomatitis)
Condition
Canker sores (aphthous stomatitis) is an illness that causes small ulcers to appear in the mouth, usually inside the lips, on the cheeks, or on the tongue.
Cavities (Tooth Decay)
Condition
Cavities are holes in teeth.
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
Obesity occurs when a child is significantly over the ideal weight for her height.
Cold
Condition
A cold is caused by a virus. More than 200 types of viruses can cause a cold.
Diaper Rash
Condition
A diaper rash occurs in the area where a baby wears a diaper.
Diarrhea
Condition
Diarrhea is defined as watery stool, increased frequency of bowel movement or both.
Fever
Condition
Your child has a fever if their temperature is 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
Flu (Influenza)
Condition
Seasonal flu is a common viral infection affecting children and adults every year. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
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.
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.
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.
Otitis Media
Condition
耳朵感染。也被称为一个中耳炎,inflammation in the middle ear space.
Prematurity
Condition
A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature. Slightly fewer than 12 percent of all babies are premature.
Slow Weight Gain in Infants and Children
Condition
Slow weight gain, sometimes called “failure to thrive," is a manifestation of many factors that prevent a child from getting the calories they need for healthy growth.