Atelectasis

Atelectasis is the collapse of one or more sections (lobes) of the lungs. Here's what you need to know about this condition.

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) means you are having an allergic reaction to a common fungus called Aspergillus. ABPA causes the lungs to become inflamed. This leads to symptoms, such as wheezing and coughing.

Anemia

Anemia is a condition that occurs when your body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells. Read on to learn about anemia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis (also called delayed gastric emptying) happens when the stomach takes longer than normal to empty of food. For many people, gastroparesis is a lifelong condition. Read on to learn more about gastroparesis and how it can be managed.

Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome

OHS is a disease that can lead to vision loss. It is caused by a fungus. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of OHS, plus how it is treated.

Adult Circumcision

Circumcision is a procedure to remove the foreskin, the loose fold of skin that covers the head of the penis. Read on to learn more about adult circumcision and how it's done.

When Your Child Needs a Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG)

Learn what to expect before during, and after your child has a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG). This test uses X-rays to show the flow of urine through the urinary tract. It lets the doctor see how your child's bladder functions.

Care for Reusable Intermittent Catheterization (IC) Equipment

IC involves temporarily placing a tube (catheter) into the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine out of the body. The catheter drains urine from the bladder. Once the bladder is empty, the catheter is removed. Learning how to correctly care for your catheters helps keep them clean for you to use, which helps prevent infection.

Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB)

Your doctor has told you that you have overactive bladder syndrome (OAB). Why OAB occurs is not known. But treatments are available to help control the bladder muscle and manage OAB. Read on to learn more.

Urethritis in Women

Urethritis occurs when the urethra is red and swollen (inflamed). This is the tube that passes urine from the bladder to outside the body. The urethra can become swollen and cause burning pain when you urinate, pain with sex, and other symptoms.