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Many parents and children find that an insulin pump helps improve blood sugar management. Learn how it works, what the risks and benefits are, and more.

Learn how to work with the doctor, nurse, diabetes educator, and others to help manage your child's diabetes.

If your child has a problem affecting the intestines, they may need a stoma (opening). A stoma provides a new way for stool and mucus to leave the body. During surgery to create a stoma, the colon or sometimes part of the small intestine is removed or disconnected. The end of the intestine is then rerouted through the abdominal wall. Waste leaves the body through the stoma and empties into a bag. It's important to help care for your child's stoma at home. You can help your child adjust to having a stoma.

Pityriasis rosea is an itchy skin rash that often affects the chest and back. It occurs more often in older children and teens, but anyone can get it. Learn more about symptoms and treatment.

Convergence insufficiency (CI) is a problem with the way the eye moves. It makes it hard to focus on things nearby. Here is some information about CI when your child has the condition.

Ectropion is an eyelid that sags or turns outward. It often affects one or both lower eyelids. Ectropion leaves the eye too exposed. The eye can become dry, irritated, and even infected. This can lead to serious problems. In some cases it can lead to loss of eyesight.

Iritis is the inflammation of parts of the eye. It causes pain, sensitivity to light, and other problems.

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on or inside an ovary. These cysts are very common in women of all ages.

Many people who've had a stroke have problems with the arm and leg on one side of their body. Good positioning after a stroke can help treat problems with your affected arm, leg, and vision. It can also help prevent new problems from developing.