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  • Surgeries and Procedures: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) for Parents


    Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. Read this article to find out more about the gastrostomy procedure.

  • A to Z: Endometritis for Parents


    Learn about complications of infections and conditions that affect the female reproductive system.

  • A to Z: MSSA for Parents


    Learn about causes and complications of skin infections.

  • A to Z: MRSA for Parents


    Learn about causes and complications of skin infections.

  • A to Z: Diabetic Ketoacidosis for Parents


    Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can be a life-threatening complication of uncontrolled diabetes.

  • A to Z: Hernia, Incisional for Parents


    Learn about hernias and potential complications of abdominal surgery.

  • A to Z: Osteodystrophy for Parents


    Learn about complications of kidney and liver disease and conditions that affect bone development.

  • A to Z: Postoperative Pain for Parents


    Postoperative pain is pain or discomfort after surgery.

  • Exercising During Pregnancy for Parents


    Most women benefit greatly from exercising throughout their pregnancies. But during that time, you'll need to make a few changes to your normal exercise routine.

  • Surgeries and Procedures: Laryngoscopy for Parents


    Laryngoscopy, a visual examination below the back of the throat, can help discover the causes of voice and breathing problems, pain in the throat or ear, difficulty in swallowing, narrowing of the throat, blockages in the airway, and vocal cord problems.