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• A to Z Symptom: Chest Pain

  Most causes of chest pain in kids and teens are not serious and will clear up with minimal or no treatment.

• A to Z Symptom: Cough

  Coughing is a symptom, not a disease, and sometimes can help clear the airway.

• A to Z Symptom: Crying in Babies

  Babies use crying to communicate, and during the first 3 months of life, they cry a lot. Knowing what to expect can help parents and caregivers manage.

• A to Z: Calcaneal Apophysitis

  See: Sever Disease.

• A to Z: Candidiasis

  Candidiasis is an overgrowth of a type of yeast, and commonly causes infections in the mouth, vagina, and skin.

• A to Z: Canker Sores

  See Apthous Ulcers (Canker Sores).

• A to Z: Cardiac Arrest

  With this medical emergency, the heart suddenly stops beating and prevents oxygen from getting to the body. Read more about it here.

• A to Z: Cardiomegaly

  Diseases can put added strain on the heart. As it enlarges to pump more blood to the body, the heart muscle weakens and does not work well in this condition. Read more here.

• A to Z: Cardiomyopathy

  Learn about cardiomyopathy, a disease in which the heart muscle becomes weak and enlarged, making it difficult to pump blood through the body.

• A to Z: Cat Scratch Disease

  Cat scratch disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae. It comes from a scratch or bite of an infected cat, usually a kitten.