Anatomy of the Child’s Nervous System

The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These parts work together to allow your child to think, learn, speak, and feel emotions. They also help to control basic body functions such as movement, sensation, breathing, and heartbeat. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The nerves outside the brain and spinal cord make up the peripheral nervous system.

Living Well with Epilepsy

People with epilepsy can lead healthy, productive lives. Life with epilepsy can be challenging, but there are things you can do to make it easier.

Safety During a Seizure

Let family and friends know what to expect and how to react when you have a seizure. This helps keep them calm and you safe. Here are some pointers for loved ones.

Duplex Ultrasound: What to Expect

Duplex ultrasound uses sound waves to get images of your blood vessels. Your healthcare provider may want to do a duplex ultrasound to find out if you have any problems with the vessels that carry blood to and from the major organs in your body.

What Is Duplex Ultrasound?

Duplex ultrasound is a type of ultrasound that makes 2 kinds of images. First, it creates pictures of your blood vessels. Then, it makes graphs that show the speed and the direction of blood flow through the vessels.

When Your Child Has Hydronephrosis

Hydronephrosis is swelling of a kidney due to a backup of urine. It may be mild, moderate, or severe. Often, the condition is not serious. For many children, the problem goes away with time. In some cases, treatment is needed. Read on to learn more.