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Hemoglobin E trait is an inherited blood disorder. That means it's passed down through your parent’s genes. Read on to learn more.

Short bowel syndrome is when the body has trouble absorbing nutrients from food because of a problem with the small intestine. It often happens to children who have had a large part of their small intestine removed. This complex condition can be life-threatening in some babies and children.

Rett syndrome is a rare genetic developmental and neurological disorder. It almost always affects girls.

Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is a type of spine surgery that’s done to reduce muscle tightness and spasms in the legs of children with cerebral palsy.

Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disorder that causes damage to tissues all over the body. Read on to learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Stem cells are special human cells that have the ability to develop into many different cell types, from muscle cells to brain cells. In some cases, they also have the ability to repair damaged tissues.

Roundworm infection is a type of parasitic illness. This is an illness in which an organism lives inside the body of another creature. The worms live and grow inside the body and may cause symptoms.

Scrotal swelling is a common problem in baby boys and young boys. It can have many causes. These are often divided into painless and painful scrotal swelling.

Epididymitis is an inflammation or infection of the epididymis. This is a thin, coiled tube that sits on top of a male testicle. In younger boys, this condition can be caused by a urinary tract infection. In older boys and teens, it's often caused by a sexually transmitted infection (STI).