Scheuermann’s disease is a condition that affects the spine, causing it to develop an abnormal, exaggerated forward curve, particularly in the upper back, known as kyphosis. This disease typically emerges during adolescence, a critical period when the spine is still…
Idiopathic scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways in an “S” or “C” shape without a known cause. Recognizing the signs early is important because the condition often develops gradually and may not cause pain initially, especially in…
Pediatric pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a complex and serious condition characterized by abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs in children. This elevated pressure makes it harder for the heart to pump blood through the lungs, leading…
Kawasaki heart disease, more commonly known as Kawasaki disease (KD), is a condition that primarily affects children and involves inflammation of the blood vessels throughout the body, including the coronary arteries of the heart. The most critical concern in Kawasaki…
Myocarditis after a viral infection occurs primarily because the virus infects the heart muscle cells and triggers an inflammatory response. When a virus enters the body, it can travel through the bloodstream and reach the heart. Once there, the virus…
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare but serious heart condition that affects women during the last month of pregnancy or within the first five months after giving birth. It involves the weakening of the heart muscle, specifically the left ventricle,…
Takotsubo syndrome, often called stress cardiomyopathy or Broken Heart syndrome, is a sudden and temporary heart condition where the left ventricle—the main pumping chamber of the heart—weakens and changes shape. This condition mimics a heart attack but without the typical…
Still’s disease, also known as systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children or Adult-Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD) in adults, is a rare inflammatory disorder characterized by high fevers, rash, joint pain, and systemic inflammation. Treating Still’s disease involves managing symptoms and…
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a complex condition that causes persistent joint inflammation in children, and understanding what causes it involves looking at a combination of genetic, immune system, and environmental factors. It is not caused by a single event…
Rheumatic heart disease in children is a serious condition that can arise from rheumatic fever, which often follows a streptococcal infection. This disease can significantly affect a child’s heart health, leading to complications such as inflammation of the heart valves.…