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Hypospadias

Many children with hypospadias will have a partially-formed or hooded foreskin with deficient skin on the bottom side of the penis where the urethra is located.

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Hydrocele

Hydrocele is a collection of clear or yellow fluid around the testicle within the scrotum. Many male newborns have small hydroceles present at birth, most of which will go away on their own within the first year and do not require surgery.

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Malnutrition: Diagnosis and Treatment

Malnutrition happens when a child’s body doesn’t get the nutrients it needs to grow, heal, and stay healthy. Learn how doctors diagnose malnutrition, why it can occur even in well-cared-for children, and the simple nutrition strategies that can help kids get back on track.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is common in school-age children and teens. IBS is part of a group of conditions called disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI). The nerves and muscles in the intestines are extra sensitive, so normal gas or stool can feel painful.

Legg Calve Perthes Disease

Legg Calve Perthes Disease, also known as Perthes or LCP, is a condition affecting one or both hips typically in children ages 3 to 10 years old

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Laryngomalacia

Laryngomalacia literally means “Soft Larynx”. It is caused by floppiness of the laryngeal tissues above the vocal cords (the supraglottic larynx).

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Langerhan Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) is among a rare and diverse group of disorders affecting primarily children. LCH was previously known as Histiocytosis-X, with the terms eosinophilic granuloma, Hand-Schuller-Christian disease, and Letterer-Siwe disease applied to various forms of the disease.

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is a condition that starts at birth when an infant’s mother has used drugs (legal or illegal) or alcohol during her pregnancy.

Mumps

Mumps is an illness caused by a virus. The virus is spread through saliva, so you can catch mumps from being around someone who already has it.