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  • Hydrocele for Parents


    A hydrocele is a pouch of fluid around the testicle inside the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns, especially preemies.

  • A to Z: Gastroschisis for Parents


    Learn about gastroschisis, a type of hernia that some babies are born with.

  • X-Ray Exam: Upper Gastrointestinal Tract (Upper GI) for Parents


    An upper GI X-ray can help find the cause of swallowing problems, unexplained vomiting, abdominal discomfort, severe indigestion, ulcers, reflux, hiatal hernia, or blockages.

  • Undescended Testicles (Cryptorchidism) for Parents


    Shortly before birth, a boy's testicles usually descend into the scrotum. When a testicle doesn't make the move, this is called cryptorchidism, or undescended testicles.

  • Health Care Providers: Urologists for Parents


    A urologist, sometimes called a urologic surgeon, is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats problems that affect the urinary tract, kidneys, and genitourinary system.

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) for Teens


    Gastroesophageal reflux disease doesn't just affect old people who eat too much while watching TV. Active, healthy teens can have GERD too.

  • Stomachaches for Teens


    Lots of different problems can cause similar kinds of stomach pain - not all of them related to the digestive system. Here are some clues about what could be going on.

  • Peritoneal Dialysis for Parents


    This medical treatment helps people with kidney failure. It can be done at home, often overnight, to take over the kidneys' job of filtering blood.

  • Stomachaches for Parents


    Kids can have stomach pain for lots of reasons - not all of them related to the digestive system. Here are some clues about what could be going on.

  • Elective Surgery for Parents


    Elective surgery means you and the doctor decide when the it will happen. Many elective surgeries are important, potentially life-changing operations. Here's how to plan for them.