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Bile normally passes out of the liver through a series of tubes (ducts). Bile can back up into the liver if a duct becomes blocked. It can also back up if a hole or tear forms in a duct. Biliary drainage is a procedure to drain bile from the liver.

ARDS is a severe lung condition. It most often happens a few days after a serious illness or injury.

Fibroids are noncancerous growths of muscle tissue on or inside the uterus. Uterine fibroid embolization shrinks a fibroid by cutting off its blood supply.

Abdominal pain is very common in children, and in many cases there's no serious cause. But stomach pain can sometimes point to a serious problem, such as appendicitis, so it is important to know when to get help.

Uterine ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves and a computer to make pictures of the inside of the uterus. It is safe and painless. It does not use radiation.

A CT scan is an imaging test. CT images give more details than a regular X-ray. The scan can be used for any part of the body.

A modified barium swallow is used to test your child's ability to swallow. It uses barium, a substance that makes organs show more clearly on X-rays. This test may be suggested if your child has problems swallowing food. Read on to learn more.

An upper endoscopy is a test that shows the inside of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). The healthcare provider can do a biopsy, check for problems, or remove objects. The test normally takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Like food and insulin, exercise plays a large role in managing your child's blood sugar.