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Complications from untreated PID can take many years to develop. The longer a woman has untreated PID, the greater the chance that these problems will occur.

If you have PID, talking about it can be hard. But your health is at stake. If a recent STI caused your PID, your partner must be tested and treated. If you've had PID for many years, you and your partner may now need to discuss problems such as infertility.

As soon as PID has been diagnosed, it should be treated with antibiotics. Two or more types of antibiotics may be taken at the same time. This ensures that all the bacteria are killed. It's very important to take all of your medicine as prescribed, or the infection may not go away.

Abdominal pain is very common in children, and in many cases there's no serious cause. But stomach pain can sometimes point to a serious problem, such as appendicitis, so it is important to know when to get help.

Bronchiolitis is an inflammation in the lungs. It affects the small breathing tubes. It's most common in children under age 2 years. Read on to learn more about this condition.

Bronchodilators are medicines that help open the airways of your lungs. These medicines are used to ease breathing problems caused by lung diseases like asthma.

You have been diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Your pancreas is inflamed or swollen. Here's what you need to know about caring for yourself at home.

Your child has been diagnosed with bronchiolitis. This is a viral infection causing inflammation in the small airways in the lungs. Some children with bronchiolitis are hospitalized because they need oxygen to help them breathe or because they are dehydrated and need more fluids. Here are some instructions to help you care for your child.

Your child was diagnosed with cellulitis, which is an infection caused by bacteria that enters the body through broken skin. Follow these instructions for care when you get home.