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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.

Giardia infection (also called giardiasis) is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Giardia. This parasite is found in food or water contaminated with stool from infected people or animals.

Deep coughing helps keep your lungs clear. Follow these steps to do deep coughing.

Constipation is a common problem in children. Your child has constipation if their poop is hard and dry. This often leads to straining or trouble pooping. Read on to learn more about symptoms and treatment.

Postural drainage is a way to change your body position to help your lungs drain. These guidelines will help you know what to do.

Celiac disease is a problem that affects your child's ability to get nutrients from food. It is caused by a sensitivity to gluten. This is a protein found in many grains. Celiac cannot be cured, but it can be managed and the damage reversed.

Your child is having vomiting or retching (gagging) that goes on for hours, or even days. During this time, your child may also have headaches or stomach pain. Then it goes away for weeks or months at a time. Your child may have a rare problem called cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS). CVS is sometimes known as abdominal migraine.

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes swelling, inflammations, and sores in your child's digestive tract. Read on to learn more about this condition.

Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It affects your child's large intestine (colon) and rectum (where stool is stored before leaving the body). Ulcerative colitis causes swelling, bleeding, and sometimes sores. Causes are unknown, but your child's symptoms can be managed.