Constipation in children
Overview
Constipation in children is a common problem. A constipated child has infrequent bowel movements or hard, dry stools.
Common causes include early toilet training and changes
Constipation
Overview
Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer.
Constipation is generally described as having fewer than
Conjoined twins
Conjunctivitis (See: Pink eye (conjunctivitis))
Conn’s syndrome (See: Primary aldosteronism)
Overview
Conjoined twins are two babies who are born physically connected to each other.
Conjoined
Congenital myopathies
Congestive heart failure (See: Heart failure)
Overview
Congenital myopathies are rare muscle diseases present at birth (congenital) that result from genetic defects. There are many
Congenital myasthenic syndromes
Overview
Congenital myasthenic syndromes are rare hereditary (genetic) conditions resulting from a defect at the junction where your nerve stimulates muscle activity. That
Congenital heart disease in adults
Congenital hip dislocation (See: Hip dysplasia)
Congenital megacolon (See: Hirschsprung’s disease)
Overview
Congenital heart disease (congenital heart defect) is
Congenital heart defects in children
Overview
If your child has a congenital heart defect, it means that your child was born with a problem in the structure of his or her heart.
Some congenital heart defects
Concussion
Condylomata acuminata (See: Genital warts)
Overview
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects your brain function. Effects are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems
Compulsive sexual behavior
Compulsive stealing (See: Kleptomania)
Overview
Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality, hypersexuality disorder or sexual addiction. It’s an excessive
Compulsive gambling
Compulsive hoarding syndrome (See: Hoarding disorder)
Compulsive overeating (See: Binge-eating disorder)
Overview
Compulsive gambling, also called gambling disorder, is the uncontrollable
Complicated grief
Overview
Losing a loved one is one of the most distressing and, unfortunately, common experiences people face. Most people experiencing normal grief and bereavement have a period of sorrow,
Complex regional pain syndrome
Overview
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a form of chronic pain that usually affects an arm or a leg. CRPS typically develops after an injury, a surgery, a stroke
Common warts
Compartment syndrome, chronic exertional (See: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome)
Overview
Common warts are small, grainy skin growths that occur most often on your fingers or hands.
Common variable immunodeficiency
Common variable immunodeficiency (See: Common variable immunodeficiency)
Common variable immunodeficiency (See: Functional neurologic disorders/conversion disorder) Overview
Common
Common cold in babies
Overview
A common cold is a viral infection of your baby’s nose and throat. Nasal congestion and a runny nose are the main indicators of a cold.
Babies are especially susceptible