Conditions We Treat

Concussion

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Conduct Disorders

Conduct disorder refers to a group of behavioral and emotional problems characterized by a disregard for others. Children with conduct disorder have a difficult time following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way.

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Congenital and Hereditary Neurological Disorders

Detailed information on the most common congenital and hereditary disorders in children

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Congenital and Hereditary Orthopedic Disorders

Detailed information on the most common congenital and hereditary disorders in children

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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), is a rare congenital condition where the muscles in the diaphragm do not grow together, leaving a hole. The hole allows the intestines and other organs (stomach, liver) to move up into the baby’s chest. When this happens, it makes it hard for the lungs to grow.

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Congenital Heart Defects

Congenital heart defects are problems with the heart that are present at birth. Some are simple and don’t need treatment, while others require surgery.

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Congenital High Airway Obstruction Syndrome (CHAOS)

Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome, or CHAOS, is a very rare condition where the fetal airway is fully or partly blocked. CHAOS is usually found during a routine prenatal ultrasound. In some cases, fetal surgery may be done to remove the blockage. Sometimes CHAOS resolves on its own.

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Congenital Hypothyroidism

This Helping Hand™ is about congenital hypothyroidism, which is when a baby is born without enough thyroid hormone. Learn more about symptoms and treatment for congenital hypothyroidism here.

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Congenital Laryngeal Stridor in Babies

Congenital laryngeal stridor is a noisy or high-pitched sound with breathing. It is from an abnormally formed voice box (larynx). It is present at birth (congenital).

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Congenital Limb Difference in Children

A congenital limb difference is when an arm or leg doesn't form normally as a baby grows in the uterus. The baby is born with the difference.

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Congenital Liver Defects

Congenital liver defects are liver disorders that are present at birth. They are rare. These liver disorders often block the bile ducts. This affects the flow of bile.

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Congenital Lung Lesions

Congenital lung lesions are a group of conditions where part of the lung has an abnormal growth or mass. Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM), bronchopulmonary sequestration and congenital lobar emphysema are the most common types of congenital lung lesions.

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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.