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Blood loss can happen if your child has an injury, surgery, or an illness that affects blood cells. Your child may receive a transfusion. Strict measures are taken to make sure that donated blood is safe before it’s given to your child. This sheet helps you understand how a blood transfusion is done.

A spica cast is used to stabilize and protect the hip or thigh area for a set time. Read on to learn more.

During a breath-holding spell, your child holds their breath for a while before briefly losing consciousness. Breath-holding spells often happen after a trauma or an emotional upset. They occur most often in children under age 3. They can be scary for both parents and children. But they usually aren't a serious problem. And they often stop by the time a child is 5 or 6 years old.

Illustrations to show you how to check your blood sugar.

An intestinal obstruction means that the small or large intestine is blocked at one or more spots. This prevents air, food, stool, and fluid from passing normally through the digestive system.

Blighted ovum is a type of early pregnancy loss. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and possible problems from treatment.

Bladder stones are small deposits of crystals made from minerals and proteins that form in the urine. They may form when a small amount of urine stays in your bladder after urinating.

Depending on your cancer and treatment plan, you may be able to keep going to school. Or you may need to take time off for your health.

Some symptoms can be mild. But there are some more serious things everyone should watch out for. Reporting these symptoms early to your healthcare team can help prevent complications and extra emergency room or hospital visits.