Most life-threatening emergencies are easy to recognize. You would not overlook major bleeding, breathing that stops, a seizure or a coma. You would call 911 for help.
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Children with enlarged spleens may be at risk for rupturing (breaking open) the spleen, which is a life-threatening emergency. Therefore, it is important to avoid hitting the abdomen of a child in rou
Sickle cell disease is a condition through which children have inherited, from their parents, one or more of the abnormal forms of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells (RBCs) that ca
Anemia is a condition that is sometimes found in young children. It can make your child feel cranky, tired, and weak. Though these symptoms may worry you, most cases of anemia are easily treated. This
