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Sore throats happen for many reasons, such as colds, allergies, and infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Your goal for self-care is to reduce your discomfort while giving your throat a chance to heal.

Epidural is a kind of medicine to block pain (anesthetic). It is commonly used during labor and delivery. During an epidural, anesthetic is injected into the area around your lower spine. An anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist starts the epidural and watches you during your procedure.

Your child had a splenectomy. This is surgery to remove the spleen. Here's what you need to know about caring for your child at home.

A CPAP device helps you breathe better at night. The device delivers air through your nose or mouth when you breathe in to keep your air passages open.

Your child will be going home with a removable cast (sometimes referred to as a splint). A cast helps your child’s body heal by holding injured bones or joints in place. A damaged cast can keep the injury from healing well. Take good care of your child’s cast. Here's what you need to know about home care.

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis can be very serious if not treated. Learn how this condition is treated.

You have been told your child has a problem with their vertebrae. These are the bones that stack together to make up the spine. Spondylolysis is a crack (defect) in the back part of a vertebra. Spondylolisthesis is the slipping forward of a vertebra. Here is information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis methods, and treatments.

Strains, sprains, and contusions are common injuries in active children. These injuries are similar, but they involve different types of body tissue.

Carrying extra weight at some point is a reality for many. And it’s not always easy to lose. Unfortunately, there is a link between excess weight and developing some types of cancer. But you can take control to reduce your cancer risk and live a healthier, happier life. Read on to learn more.