Your doctor used a special needle to remove a small piece of tissue from your kidney to examine it for signs of damage and disease. A kidney biopsy is ordered after other tests have shown that there may be a problem with your kidney, when kidney disease is suspected, and to rule out cancer.

Your child is diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP). This blood disorder causes your child's immune system to destroy their body's own platelets (cells that help stop bleeding). Here's what you need to know about home care.

Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is less active than normal. Your child's symptoms may vary from mild to severe. Read on to learn about home care for your child.

Hypothyroidism means your thyroid gland is not making enough thyroid hormone to meet your body's needs. Here's how to take care of yourself when you are back at home.

Hypophosphatemia is when you don't have enough phosphorus in your blood.

Your child has been diagnosed with hyponatremia. This is a low level of sodium in the blood. This sheet can help you care for your child.

You have been diagnosed with a concussion. This is a type of brain injury caused by a sudden impact to your head. It can also be caused by sudden movement of your brain inside your head, such as from forceful shaking. Early care and monitoring are important to prevent long-term complications.

You just had a procedure that needed a colostomy. This disconnects part of your colon (large intestine). Here's how to recover at home.

Hypokalemia means you have a low level of potassium in the blood. With this condition, you'll need to make some changes to your diet.

Hypocalcemia means your child doesn't have enough calcium in their blood. Some changes will need to be made to your child's diet.