Facts you should know about Reye syndrome Reye syndrome is a rare and severe illness that affects children. Reye syndrome is associated with viral infection and aspirin use. Reye syndrome causes vomiting and mental-status changes. Diagnosing Reye syndrome primarily depends on the clinical history of symptoms. The most common abnormal laboratory tests with Reye syndrome...
Learn about the 3 patterns of sensory processing disorders (SPDs) and how they affect the senses Sensory processing disorders (SPDs) are classified into three broad patterns: Pattern 1: Sensory modulation disorder. The affected person has difficulty in responding to sensory stimuli. They may be over-responsive, under-responsive, or crave stimuli. Pattern 2: Sensory-based motor disorder. The...
Facts you should know about pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) Streptococcal infections can cause PANDAS. PANDAS is an acronym for "pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections." It is a fairly recently described disorder (1990s). An autoimmune response to a streptococcal infection is the leading theory as to the cause...
What is pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum? The Ravitch procedure is a surgical correction of the congenital chest deformities called pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum. Pectus excavatum is a condition in which the sternum/breastbone or rib cage has an abnormal shape. This produces a caved-in or sunken appearance of the chest. Pectus carinatum is a...
Kidney dysplasia facts* During normal development, the tubules that collect urine branch out throughout the baby's kidneys. In kidney dysplasia, the tubules fail to branch out, and urine has nowhere to go. The urine collects inside the kidney and forms cysts. *Facts written by John C. Cunha, DO. Kidney dysplasia is a condition in which...
What is Williams syndrome? Williams syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects approximately one in 25,000 births. Early intervention is the key to a long lifespan with this disease and can it also improve quality of life. Williams syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects approximately one in 25,000 births. The syndrome is named for...
Loeys-Dietz syndrome facts Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a recently-described connective tissue disorder that predisposes to the development of aortic aneurysms and other connective tissue defects. Loeys-Dietz syndrome is known to be a result of mutations in the TGF-beta-receptor I (TGFBR1) or II (TGFBR2) genes and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Genetic testing is performed...
What does meconium ileus mean? Meconium ileus is an obstruction in the small intestine caused by thick, congealed meconium, the first stool passed by a newborn baby. Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder, is a common cause of this problem. Meconium ileus is an obstruction in the small intestine caused by thick, congealed meconium. Meconium is...
Seeing your child sick is a heart-wrenching situation for every parent. Seeing your child sick is a heart-wrenching situation for every parent. Caring for your sick child stands high on your priority list. At such times, you do not feel relieved unless your child starts feeling better. Here is how you can comfort your child...
Growth plates are the areas of new bone growth in children and teens. Bone fractures in children heal quickly as compared to adults, but fractures of the growth plate may require several weeks to heal. Growth plates are the areas of new bone growth in children and teens. They are made up of cartilage, a gelatinous...