When Your Child Has Scleroderma

Scleroderma is a rare, ongoing (chronic) disease. It causes abnormal growth of connective tissue. It can affect the joints, skin, and internal organs.

When Your Child Has Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic fever is a complex disease that affects the joints, skin, heart, blood vessels, and brain. It occurs mainly in children between ages 5 and 15.

When Your Child Has Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain in muscles and soft tissues around the body. The pain may be worse in the morning and evening.

Understanding Vascular Malformation

A vascular malformation is an abnormal growth of blood or lymph vessels. It doesn’t shrink over time. It continues to grow slowly during life.