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Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) happens when there is too little glucose (sugar) in your child's blood. It can be caused by skipping meals or snacks, eating too little food, or taking too much insulin or diabetes medicine. A lot of activity can also cause low blood sugar, even hours later. In severe cases, low blood sugar can lead to seizures or passing out.

Plan ahead for both your surgery and recovery. Be sure to follow any instructions you are given. And talk to your doctor if you have questions about surgery or how the procedure will be done.

Learn what to expect in the hospital following your back surgery.

Are you scheduled for surgery? If so, you may worry about the need to replace blood lost during surgery. The goal is to keep the body's normal levels of blood. Blood transfusion is a way to reach this goal.

Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by an excess of uric acid. This is a waste product made by the body. It builds up in the body and forms crystals that collect in the joints, bringing on a gout attack. Alcohol and certain foods can trigger a gout attack. Here are some guidelines for changing your diet to help you manage gout.

Like any parent, you want your child to grow up healthy and happy. But for many children, unhealthy weight gain is a serious problem.

If both you and your partner have had sex only with each other for many years, you are not likely to be at risk for STIs. But if you have sex with more than one person, or recently had a new sex partner, this sheet is for you.

Placenta previa is a condition that may happen during the second or third trimester of pregnancy. It's one of the most common causes of vaginal bleeding during these trimesters.

An Unna boot is a dressing and wrap combination that's applied from your foot to your knee. An Unna boot has a special medicine in the gauze that will help heal burns or skin sores and protect new skin. Here's what you need to know about home care.