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Symptoms of Possible Eye Problems in Children
Symptoms of eye problems in children include crossed eyes, redness in the eyes, squinting, and excessive tearing.
Learn MoreSyncope in Children
Syncope is the medical word that means fainting. Some people faint often. Most children who faint do not have heart problems or brain problems.
Learn MoreSyndactyly
Syndactyly is a congenital condition in which the fingers or toes are webbed or joined together. Simple syndactyly occurs when the fingers are connected by skin only. Complex and complicated syndactyly involve both bone and skin connections between the fingers.
Learn MoreSyndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion in Children
SIADH is when the body makes too much antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This is a hormone that normally helps the kidneys conserve the correct amount of water in the body. SIADH causes the body to retain water. This lowers the level of sodium in the blood. SIADH is rare. It most often happens to children who are in the hospital.
Learn MoreSyphilis
Syphilis (SIF-i-lis) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Anyone who is sexually active has a chance of getting syphilis.
Learn MoreTarsal Coalition
Tarsal coalition occurs when there is an abnormal connection between the bones in the back of the foot (tarsal bones). There may be no symptoms, but often some develop in the early teens or as a young adult.
Learn MoreTibial Stress Fracture
The tibia (shin bone) is the larger, and major weight bearing bone, of the two lower leg bones. A tibial stress fracture is a complete or incomplete break that develops over time, usually as a result of repeated activity.
Learn MoreTurf Toe
Turf toe is an injury to the capsule and ligaments of the joint at the base of the big (first) toe. Pain is usually worst on the bottom of the foot.
Learn MoreVertebral Compression Fracture
A vertebral compression fracture happens when the backbone (vertebra) breaks by being squeezed.
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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.