Health Library

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Children

ITP is a blood disorder that causes a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. Platelets help stop bleeding. So a decrease in platelets can result in easy bruising, bleeding gums, and bleeding inside the body.

Imperforate Anus in Children

Imperforate anus happens when your child is born with a blocked or missing anus. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Impetigo in Children

Impetigo is a skin infection. When it affects just the surface, it’s called superficial impetigo. Impetigo can also affect deeper parts of the skin. This is called ecthyma. It may occur on healthy skin. Or it may occur where the skin was injured by a cut, scrape, or insect bite.

Infant

Detailed information on infant health

Infant Nutrition

Choosing how to feed your baby is an important decision that has life-long effects for your baby and for you.

Infant of a Mother with Diabetes

When a mother has diabetes, her baby is at risk for problems. Read on to learn more.

Infant Play

Read on for helpful suggestions for activities and toys for your baby, according to their age.

Infant Problems of the Teeth and Mouth

Detailed information on infant problems of the teeth and mouth

Infant Sleep

If you know anything about your baby's sleeping pattern, it's probably that it doesn't coincide with yours. But learning more about your baby's nighttime and daytime sleep needs can help you recognize what's normal, and what's not.

Infectious Diseases

Detailed information on infectious diseases in children

Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) in Teens and Young Adults

Infectious mononucleosis is a contagious illness. It’s common in teens and young adults.

Inflammatory and Infectious Digestive Disorders

Detailed information on digestive inflammatory and infectious disorders in children