Abnormalities in the way a person walks. Limping and toe-walking are examples of gait abnormalities.

Lumps that form under the skin, usually on top of the wrist, usually round or oval shape, and varying from the size of a pea to about an inch in diameter.

The nationally ranked Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition offers cutting-edge treatments for pediatric digestive disorders. Learn more here.

A digestive disorder caused by gastric acid flowing from the stomach into the esophagus. Gastroesophageal refers to the stomach and esophagus, and reflux is backflow.

Lurie Children's offers a pediatric G-tube guide for administering feedings through a feeding tube. Discover answers about G-tube placement here.

A deficiency of the enzyme beta-glucosidase, which breaks down a specific fatty substance, allowing it to accumulate in the body, resulting in anemia, low platelet count, etc.

Lurie Children's specialists provide compassion and gender identity support development for children from newborns to adolescents.

Lurie Children’s outpatient services are ready to support the physical, mental and social health of youth as they progress through gender identity.

Lurie Children's Genetic Counselors help families with genetic conditions by providing education, support, and advocacy.

Contact your physician if you have symptoms or physical signs that you suspect may be related to a genetic disorder.

Licensed physicians at Lurie Children's perform laboratory procedures upon request.

Lurie Children's geneticists are world renowned for innovative techniques for evaluating and treating pediatric genetic and metabolic disorders.