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  • A sick little girl lies in a hospital bed. Knowing when to take your child to the emergency room can be a difficult decision, but there are things you can look for to make it easier.

    When Does My Child Need Emergency Services?

    Knowing when to take your child to the emergency room can be a difficult decision, but there are things you…

  • child lying in bed waiting to take medicine

    Urinary Tract Infections in Young Children

    A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition that affects the kidneys, bladder, and urethra area.

  • A man sits on an exam table in a doctor’s office. Testicular torsion is an emergency that happens when a man’s testicles rotate and the spermatic cord becomes twisted. It can occur at any age.

    Testicular Torsion

    Testicular torsion happens when a man’s testicles rotate and the spermatic cord becomes twisted. This can happen at any…

  • Woman sitting on a couch holding stomach in pain

    Stomach Flu (Gastroenteritis)

    Gastroenteritis is a medical term for a stomach virus. Many people call it the stomach flu. It can strike anyone…

  • Stethoscope wth rotavirus sign

    Rotavirus

    Rotavirus is a highly contagious infection commonly affecting babies and young children. A rotavirus vaccine offers some, but not full,…

  • newborn baby wrapped up in a blanket sleeping

    Recognizing Newborn Illnesses

    How do you know if your newborn is sick. These signs may give you a clue.

  • Zoomed out and zoomed in view of the brain’s pituitary gland

    Pituitary Tumors

    The pituitary gland is located in your brain and produces hormones. Most pituitary tumors are non-cancerous.

  • Man holding his stomach in pain

    Peptic Ulcer Disease

    A peptic ulcer is a raw area in the stomach or near the top of the small intestine. The lining…

  • Hydrocodone prescription bottle

    Opioid Addiction

    An opioid addiction is a powerful urge to use opioids. These are medicines that are prescribed to relieve pain, such…

  • Motion Sickness

    Motion sickness is feeling triggered by movement. It occurs in cars, buses, trains, planes, or boats. It also can happen…

  • A young woman leaning over a toilet bowl as if she may vomit

    Morning Sickness

    Morning sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some people have when they become pregnant. Morning sickness is very…

  • A doctor hold a container of medical marijuana.

    Medical Marijuana

    While doctors are investigating the pros and cons of medical marijuana, some research shows it may have a positive impact…

  • A woman with hives on the backs of her legs

    Mastocytosis

    Mastocytosis is the abnormal growth of cells from the immune system in your body. It can occur in people of…

  • A mosquito sits on human skin

    Malaria

    Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is carried by one type of mosquito. Humans get…

  • close-up of a crying baby in distress

    Intussusception

    Description: Intussusception is a serious problem with the intestine that prevents the passage of food through the intestine.

  • A cross section of a pituitary gland and endocrine cells

    Hypopituitarism

    Hypopituitarism is a disorder in which the pituitary gland doesn’t make enough hormones.

  • Henoch-Schönlein Purpura

    Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a rare disease that irritates and inflames the blood vessels in your skin.

  • illustration of red blood cells in the bloodstream and Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)

    Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

    Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome is a condition that results from a digestive system infection.

  • Senior man with heat exhaustion cools his head with a wet cold cloth

    Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

    Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are serious conditions. Learn the warning signs of these heat-related illnesses, as well as how to…

  • woman with a headache holds a hand to her head

    Headaches

    There are several different types of headaches. Migraines and tension headaches are the most common.

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