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Muscular Dystrophy
A muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder of muscle. There are dozens of different muscular dystrophies, many of which are rare in the overall population.
Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy
Myotonic muscular dystrophy is a common multi-system disorder that affects the skeletal muscles (muscles that move the limbs and trunk), as well as smooth muscles (muscles that control the digestive system) and cardiac muscles of the heart.
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Examples, Subsets and Synonyms for Neurodegenerative Disorders: Leukodystrophies Adrenoleukodystrophy Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Krabbe Disease (globoid cell leukodystrophy) Canavan Disease Alexander Disease Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses
Neurological Disorders
Depending on the type of neurological disorder, children may have difficulty with movement, speech, thinking, seeing or hearing. The symptoms of many neurological disorders appear during the early years of development and may even be diagnosed at birth. Others are diagnosed later, when symptoms...
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily, often from little or no apparent cause.
Pain from Sickle Cell Disease
Rest, over the counter medicine (such as ibuprofen and aspirin), and fluids are some of the ways that SCD patients can treat mild pain symptoms at home. However, those who experience persistent and severe bouts of pain should seek medical treatment. In addition, children with SCD are at increased...
Pain-Associated Disability Syndrome (PADS)
Pain-associated disability syndrome (PADS) is characterized by at least two months of severe abdominal or chest pain that disrupts daily activities. The pain can occur in either persistent or recurrent episodes.
Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL)
Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a form of brain injury that can occur in the period before a baby’s anticipated due date. It is characterized by injury to the white matter surrounding the brain’s fluid-filled ventricles.
Physical Deconditioning
Physical deconditioning is a process that affects all areas of the body after a long period of inactivity. This could include an inactive lifestyle or extended bedrest, especially after a severe injury or chronic disease.
Prematurity
Multiple pregnancy accounts for approximately 15 percent of premature births. Complications are related to immaturity of organ systems. Common problems associated with prematurity include Respiratory distress Jaundice Apnea Inability to breast or bottle feed Neurological problems There is also a...