Toddlers Health

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, causes the stomach contents to back up into the esophagus, creating pain and other unpleasant side effects. It is not merely spitting up. GERD is a...

Asthma is a condition where the breathing tubes, or bronchial airways, become tight and inflamed or irritated. This causes tightening in the chest, coughing and difficulty breathing. For young...

For centuries, a high fever in a child could mean death, but today fevers due to serious illness can usually be treated. Fevers without symptoms worry many parents who don't know what is making...

Chicken pox is a very contagious illness caused by the varicella zoster virus. Transmission occurs through contact with someone who has a chicken pox rash or shingles outbreak. Severe cases and...

If a toddler needs to urinate more frequently or complains about pain during urination, she may have a urinary tract infection. It's easy to overlook more subtle signs, especially in children who...

Anemia is a common blood disorder in which the body's supply of healthy red blood cells is too low. Many things can cause anemia, including nutritional problems, inherited disorders, infections...

It is common for toddlers to get strep throat and, once they do, identifying the temporary illness is not difficult. While your toddler may be uncomfortable and fussy, keep in mind that strep...