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Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. The condition is more common in adults. But it’s the most common thyroid disorder in children. Not enough thyroid hormone leads to signs, such as slow growth, lack of activity, and poor performance in school.

HSG is an X-ray test used to view your uterus and fallopian tubes. It's most often used to help diagnose why you are not able to get pregnant.

An upper GI series is an X-ray exam of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. This test helps your doctor find problems, such as difficulty swallowing and certain diseases.

If you are very sick or are having a surgical procedure or other treatment, you may need to spend a few days in the hospital. This sheet can help you prepare for an upcoming hospital stay and know what to expect.

PUPPP is a very common skin rash that can occur later in pregnancy. It goes away after the baby is born. Learn about how you can ease the itching it causes.

Posterior fossa decompression helps treat Chiari malformation. It is the most common treatment for this condition.

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a type of brain surgery. It treats hydrocephalus.

A fistulogram is a type of X-ray. It uses X-ray dye (contrast) to look inside your arteriovenous (AV) fistula vascular access for hemodialysis.

Anemia is when the number of healthy red blood cells in the body drop below normal. Cancer and cancer treatment often cause anemia. Learn about anemia and how it's treated.