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Sciatica

… What are the symptoms of sciatica? These are the most common symptoms of sciatica: Lower back pain that radiates … with your bowels or bladder. Your pain returns after successful treatment of your sciatica. Key points about … and time. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: Know the reason for your …
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Posterior Urethral Valves in Children

… can harm the urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys. They become too full of urine and swell. This leads to tissue … urethral valves in a child? Symptoms can be a bit different for each child. They may be mild to severe. The most … surgery. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s healthcare provider: Know the reason …
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Hemifacial Microsomia (HFM) in Children

… HFM in a child? This condition often happens by chance. It commonly develops during the fetal stage of pregnancy at … the symptoms of HFM in a child? Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each child. The deformities caused by HFM vary. … fix them. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s healthcare provider: Know the reason …
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Hip Fracture

… than men to get osteoporosis. And hip fractures are more common among women. Each year, about 2 million people in the … people, a hip fracture is most often the result of a car accident, a fall from a great height, or severe trauma. Hip … rugs in place. Don't use unsteady furniture or stepladders. Visit an ophthalmologist every year to have your vision …
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Very Low Birth Weight

… The head of a baby with very low birth weight may look big compared with the rest of their body. A baby with VLBW often … During pregnancy, the size of your baby is estimated in different ways. Your steady weight gain is one way of checking … births and babies with very low birth weight. At prenatal visits, your health and the health of your unborn baby are …
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Diarrhea

… also need to go to the bathroom more often. Diarrhea is a common problem. It may last 1 or 2 days and go away on its … the cause. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen. Before your visit, write …
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Finding a Home Away from Home: Where to Stay During Cancer Treatment

… home to get the care that’s best for you. You may need to visit your cancer care center often. So it might make sense … during treatment. That can be less stressful and more comfortable than traveling to and from your home. Once you … American Cancer Society (ACS) Hope Lodge . The ACS offers free, temporary housing at more than 30 Hope Lodge …
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Septic Arthritis

… joints through the bloodstream. In some cases, joints may become infected due to an injection, surgery, or injury. What causes septic arthritis? Different types of bacteria, viruses, and fungi can infect a … properly. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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