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Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that happens when diabetes damages blood vessels in the rear of the eye, in the retina. It can lead to vision loss or even blindness. But a treatment called laser photocoagulation may help slow or stop the disease.

Pneumothorax occurs when air leaks out of the lung and is trapped in the space between the lung and the chest wall. The air presses on the lung and can cause part or all of the lung to collapse. Learn about how the condition is treated.

Having too much amniotic fluid in your uterus during pregnancy is called polyhydramnios. Learn why this happens and how to manage it.

When you first get your tracheostomy (trach), you may have some trouble eating and swallowing. Most patients are able to return to their usual eating habits after healing from the surgery is complete and swallowing has improved. Here are some things to keep in mind when eating with a trach tube.

If your baby cries nonstop and can't be calmed, they may have colic. Here's what you need to know.

Your child may be having surgery to take out the tonsils or adenoids. If needed, the tonsils and adenoids can be taken out during the same surgery. The two procedures are described here.

A successfully transplanted kidney works like a normal kidney to filter your blood. You won't need dialysis. But you will need to take medicines to keep your new kidney healthy.

After a brain injury, a person may behave in new or different ways and may have personality changes. Here are things to expect and how you might help.

If you have a chronic health condition, you have a problem that may not go away over time. Heart disease, asthma, arthritis, and diabetes are just a few of the chronic conditions that exist. You can take an active role in managing these conditions.