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Your teen has recently been diagnosed with a chronic illness. There are things you can do to help you and your teen cope.

Rheumatic fever is a disease that affects the joints, heart, and central nervous system. It causes inflammation in the body. It is most common in children ages 5 to 15.

An angiodysplasia is an abnormal blood vessel that can form in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Learn about problems it can cause and about how it is diagnosed and treated.

A nasojejunal (N-J) tube goes into your nose and down to the first part of your small intestine to help you get liquid nutrition and medicine. Learn about how the tube is placed and how to care for it.

A pacemaker helps your heart beat normally by taking over the electrical signals in your heart. Learn about the types of temporary cardiac pacing, how they are done, and the risks involved.

You have a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in place. This is the flexible tube in a vein in your arm that leads to a large vein near your heart. It is used to give you medicines, fluids, or nutrition as needed. Below is what to expect when it’s time to have your PICC removed.

Having a heart attack not only affects your body, but also your emotions. Working through your emotions after a heart attack is a vital part of the recovery process.

Autoimmune encephalitis can be life changing. The symptoms may be hard to cope with. Recovery can also take time, sometimes months to a year. It can help to take an active role in your care.

Alpha-gal syndrome is a potentially serious type of food allergy. It’s also known as tick bite meat allergy. Knowing more about it can help you make the best decisions about your care.