Pediatric Health Conditions Overview

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

A viral infection that causes severe respiratory distress, especially in infants.

Bronchiolitis

An inflammatory respiratory condition mainly affecting infants, characterized by excessive mucus production and airway obstruction.

Asthma

A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that results in recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, and chest pain.

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disorder that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time due to thick mucus.

Kawasaki Disease

An acute systemic vasculitis in children, leading to complications such as coronary artery aneurysms.

Anaphylaxis

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause respiratory difficulty and cardiovascular collapse.

Iron Deficiency Anemia

A condition resulting from inadequate iron supply leading to decreased hemoglobin production, causing fatigue and weakness.

Sickle Cell Anemia

A genetic disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin, resulting in distorted (sickle-shaped) red blood cells.

Hemophilia

A hereditary bleeding disorder due to deficiency in specific clotting factors, leading to prolonged bleeding.

Epistaxis

Commonly known as a nosebleed, often seen in children, which may indicate an underlying condition if recurrent.

Hirschsprung Disease

A congenital condition leading to mechanical obstruction from inadequate motility of part of the intestines.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

A functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits.

Acute Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix, which can lead to rupture if untreated and presents with right lower quadrant pain.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

A chronic condition, which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.

Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

A condition in infants causing obstruction at the pylorus, leading to projectile vomiting.

Celiac Disease

An autoimmune disorder triggered by ingestion of gluten, leading to damage in the small intestine.

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

Congenital facial malformations resulting from the failure of facial structures to fuse properly during embryonic development.

Nephrotic Syndrome

A kidney disorder causing excessive proteinuria, leading to edema and hyperlipidemia.

Chronic Kidney Disease

A gradual loss of kidney function leading to complications such as fatigue and fluid retention.

Chemotherapy

Treatment using cytotoxic drugs to destroy cancer cells, commonly used in pediatric cancers.

Seizure Disorders

A group of neurological disorders characterized by excessive neuronal discharges, leading to seizures.

Diabetes Mellitus