Diastasis recti (say “dy-AS-tuh-sus REK-ty”), or DR, is a condition that happens when there's a gap larger than 2 centimeters (cm) between the two long muscles at the front of the belly (abdomen). These muscles are called the rectus abdominus.
As babies grow and develop, they learn how to sit and balance on their own. Practicing helps them build the motor skills and strength for stable sitting. You can help your baby if they haven't been able to get into this position by the time they're...
Elbow bursitis is a painful swelling of the bursa around the tip of your elbow (called the olecranon). A bursa is a fluid-filled sac. It cushions and protects bones, joints, or tendons. Your elbow bursa can become swollen because of an injury or...
Failure to thrive (FTT) is a term that's used when a person has an ongoing decline in health and daily function. FTT is not a single disease. Instead, it’s a sign that something is affecting the person’s overall well-being, often in more than one...
Post-tussive vomiting happens when you vomit right after an intense coughing fit. For some people, coughing hard can trigger their gag reflex. This can lead to vomiting. Children tend to have a more sensitive gag reflex than adults. But adults can...
Stage 3 chronic kidney disease is one of the five stages of chronic kidney disease. This stage is divided into two subgroups, stage 3a (mild to moderate kidney damage) and stage 3b (moderate to severe kidney damage). This means that your kidneys don'
Stage 4 chronic kidney disease is one of the five stages of chronic kidney disease. At this stage, there is moderate to severe kidney damage. This means your kidneys don't work as well as they should. Kidneys remove waste products and extra fluids...
After a total laryngectomy, you breathe through an opening in your neck called a stoma instead of through your nose and mouth. Suctioning the stoma area helps keep your airway clear. This helps you breathe safely and comfortably. Your airways still...
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is nerve pain that can happen after you've had shingles. Shingles is a rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles can attack the nerves under the skin, causing irritation and damage. Even after the...
Stage 5 chronic kidney disease is the last stage of chronic kidney disease. At this stage, there is severe kidney damage. The kidneys are close to failure or have already stopped working. When kidney function falls below a certain point, it's...