Constipation in Children – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Constipation affects many children. It is marked by hard, dry stools or infrequent bowel movements. Several factors can cause this condition, with early potty training…
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Sick Sinus Syndrome – Symptoms and Causes
Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a heart rhythm disorder. It is also known as sinus node dysfunction. The sinus node is a group of cells in…
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm – Symptoms and Causes
Overview A thoracic aortic aneurysm occurs when the main artery in the chest (aorta) weakens and widens. This weakening can create a bulge in the vessel…
Autoimmune Hepatitis – Symptoms and Causes
What is Autoimmune Hepatitis? Autoimmune hepatitis occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks liver cells. This condition causes inflammation and liver damage over time. While…
Fetal Macrosomia – Symptoms and Causes
About Large Babies When a baby weighs more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces at birth, doctors call this “large for gestational age” or “fetal macrosomia.” About…
Precocious Puberty – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Precocious puberty happens when children develop adult body features earlier than normal. For most children, puberty starts after age 8 for girls and after age…
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a rare cancer that starts in white blood cells called T cells. These cells are an important part of the…
Heart Valve Disease – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Heart valve disease happens when one or more of the four heart valves doesn’t work properly. These valves keep blood flowing through the heart in…
Systemic Mastocytosis – Symptoms and Causes
Overview Systemic mastocytosis happens when too many mast cells build up in the body. Mast cells are white blood cells found in connective tissues that help…
Yips – Symptoms and Causes
Overview The yips are unwanted wrist movements that happen when athletes try to perform precise actions. They’re most common in golf putting but also affect players…