Dr. Suskind uses comic books to help kids understand medical conditions, from inflammatory bowel disease to cyclic vomiting.

The talus is a small bone in the ankle. It’s below the bones of the lower leg and above the heel bone. Typically, the talus points toward the toes. In vertical talus, it points down toward the bottom ...

Injuries to the arm (shoulder to hand) Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament Excluded: muscle pain caused by too much exercise or work (overuse). Covered in Arm Pain. Excluded: finger injury ...

Guest Services offers resources for a smooth arrival, stay and departure from Seattle Children’s. Our staff will partner with you to help make coming and leaving the hospital less stressful. We are ...

Swallows an unusual but harmless, non-solid substance Swallows a bad-looking, bad-smelling, or bad tasting food Swallows a non-food substance Ate food or drink that is spoiled or has set out at room ...

Trouble breathing is the most common type of pediatric emergency. Trouble breathing is the most common reason for getting admitted to the hospital. Many of these children need oxygen. The first year ...

Seattle Children’s Department of Laboratories provides cutting-edge laboratory and pathology services for pediatric patients in the Pacific Northwest and outside our region. The laboratory offers many ...

Dizziness and unsteady walking Nausea and vomiting are also common Before age 6, the main symptom is dizziness and the need to lie down. After age 12, the main symptom is nausea (feeling sick to the ...

Seattle Children’s is an innovative leader in pediatric health and wellness, dedicated to providing hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.

If your baby is healthy, skip the "What to Do" section. Go directly to the topic that relates to your question for advice. Many newborn rashes that have no clear cause are heat rashes. Heat rashes are ...

Signs of wound infection include pus, spreading redness, increased pain or swelling, and fever A break in the skin (a wound) shows signs of infection Includes infected cuts, scrapes, sutured wounds, ...

Injuries to the lips and mouth Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate) Front of the mouth includes the tongue. Also, includes the flap under the upper lip (frenulum).