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Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder. It's when a child can't speak in certain settings but can speak fine in others. Learn about treatment for this condition.

Double outlet right ventricle is a rare heart malformation that is present from birth. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Knee osteoarthritis is a condition in which parts of the knee joint wear out. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and limited movement.

Lateral ankle ligament reconstruction is a surgery to tighten and firm up one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle.

Mitral valve regurgitation is when the mitral valve in the heart is leaky. It lets some blood flow backward, instead of all pumping forward to the rest of the body.

Know what to expect after surgery for sleep apnea.

Anxiety can fill you with worry and fear. Sometimes anxiety is healthy. But for some people, anxiety gets so bad it causes problems in daily life. If you find yourself in a constant state of anxiety, you may have an anxiety disorder called generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Having a tracheostomy can affect your ability to talk and communicate with others. A speech therapist (a person trained to help people who have problems speaking) will work with you to address these problems. If you can't talk, you can learn other ways to express your thoughts and feelings to others.

How long you stay in the hospital after open-heart surgery depends on what type of surgery you had and your needs. It may be as short as 3 to 4 days. If you have complications, you may stay in the hospital several weeks or longer.