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Insulin is given by injection into the fat just under the skin. It's not hard to learn to give insulin injections. Here are tips to help.

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) happens when there is too little glucose (sugar) in your child's blood. Learn how to recognize low blood sugar, what actions to take, and how to prevent it.

Viral gastroenteritis is an irritation of the stomach and intestines due to infection with a virus. Learn how to care for a child who has this illness.

Rotavirus is a virus that infects the small intestines. Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention, and when to call for help.

Viral respiratory illnesses include colds and flu. Treatment focuses on relieving your child's symptoms and making sure the infection does not get worse.

During an angioplasty, a health care provider inflates a tiny balloon inside a blocked blood vessel to allow blood to flow. The provider may also insert a stent in the blocked vessel to help the vessel stay open. Read on to learn how to care for yourself after the procedure.

Your health care provider did a laparoscopic procedure to treat your ectopic pregnancy. Here are some instructions for caring for yourself when you are at home.

Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint fluid (synovial fluid) and joint tissues. Learn more about this condition, including what it is, what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Scleroderma is an ongoing (chronic) disease that causes abnormal growth of connective tissue. It can affect the joints, skin, and internal organs. It is degenerative and gets worse over time. Read this to learn more about scleroderma.