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During colorectal surgery, parts of the colon or rectum are surgically removed. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the surgery.

If your symptoms persist, your health care provider may recommend removing the hemorrhoid. This can be done in your provider's office or at a surgical center.

You may need surgery for hemorrhoids if they cause severe symptoms. Or you may have it if your hemorrhoids come back after you have tried other treatments. Read on to learn what to expect.

Hemorrhoid tissues are "cushions" of blood vessels that swell slightly during bowel movements. Too much pressure on the anal canal can make these tissues stay enlarged and cause symptoms. This can happen both inside and outside the anal canal.

To diagnose hemorrhoids, your healthcare provider will rule out other problems and determine how bad your hemorrhoids are. Read on to learn more.

Parents choose to bottle-feed babies for many reasons. This sheet can help answer some of your questions about feeding your preemie with formula.

If your baby has BPD, they will be cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Severe cases of BPD can need a long stay in the hospital. Your baby may still need treatment after going home. This sheet can help you know what to expect when your baby is ready to leave the NICU.

The way your baby cries can tell you how the baby is feeling. It can also alert you to the baby's needs. This sheet will help you understand what it means when your baby cries and what you can do to help.

Surgery treats a hernia by fixing the weakness in the abdominal wall. Read on to learn details about a traditional repair, including what to expect before, during, and after the surgery.