Related Conditions and Treatments
22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
Condition
22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a combination of medical problems. These problems may include heart defects, cleft palate, speech or feeding problems, difficulty fighting infections, low calcium levels, kidney problems, learning or behavioral issues, and facial differences.
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Condition
Cleft lip and cleft palate are conditions treated at Boston Children’s Hospital. Learn more from Boston Children’s.
Dysphagia in Children
Condition
Dysphagia is a term that means “difficulty swallowing.” It is the inability of food or liquids to pass easily from your child’s mouth, into the throat, and through the esophagus to the stomach during the process of swallowing.