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Ear infection (middle ear)
Disease | Updated on June 23, 2021
These usually get better on their own, but sometimes medicine is needed. Find out more about how doctors diagnose and treat this common ear condition.
Diarrhea
Disease | Updated on August 22, 2023
Learn more about what causes this common, unpleasant digestive condition, and how you can treat and prevent it.
Prader-Willi syndrome
Disease | Updated on January 31, 2018
Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that results in physical, mental and behavioral problems, including a constant sense of hunger.
Type 1 diabetes
Disease | Updated on March 27, 2024
Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment of this chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on April 14, 2021
Ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery removes parts of the large intestine. It's often done to treat bowel conditions that tend to progress to cancer.
Marfan syndrome
Topic | Updated on May 11, 2023
An inherited disorder that affects connective tissue.
Otitis media
Topic | Updated on May 10, 2023
An infection of the air-filled space behind the eardrum, also known as the middle ear.
Seizures
Disease | Updated on September 2, 2023
Learn about the different types of seizures and what causes them. Also find out what to do if you see someone having a seizure.
Soil-transmitted helminthiasis
Topic | Updated on March 16, 2024
A group of infections caused by worms that live in soil, including hookworm, roundworm and whipworm.
Upper respiratory tract infection
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A common viral infection that affects the nose, throat, and airways.
Visceral leishmaniasis
Topic | Updated on March 23, 2024
A systemic disease, also called kala-azar, caused by a parasite that is spread through the bite of infected sand flies.
Hydrops fetalis
Topic | Updated on November 22, 2023
A serious condition in which extra fluid builds up inside a fetus or newborn.
Strength training: OK for kids?
Article | Updated on December 15, 2023
It's good for kids to build strength as long as form and safety come first.
Thermometer basics: Taking your child's temperature
Article | Updated on November 11, 2022
Thermometer options can be confusing. Know the best way to take your child's temperature.
Reactive attachment disorder
Disease | Updated on May 12, 2022
Reactive attachment disorder is when an infant or young child doesn't establish healthy attachments with parents or caregivers due to neglect.
Wilms' tumor
Topic | Updated on March 16, 2024
A kidney cancer that mainly affects children ages 3 to 4.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
Disease | Updated on September 8, 2023
Damage to the small blood vessels in the kidneys can cause clots that clog the organ's filtering system. This can lead to life-threatening kidney failure.
Oral candidiasis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An infection in which the fungus Candida albicans accumulates in the mouth.
Broken collarbone (clavicle fracture)
Topic | Updated on June 2, 2023
A break in the bone connecting the breastbone and shoulder. This also is known as a clavicle fracture.
COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?
Article | Updated on November 3, 2023
Knowing if you have COVID-19, a cold, the flu or seasonal allergies isn't easy. Find out about the differences between these illnesses.
Ringworm (body)
Disease | Updated on April 26, 2022
Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread fungal skin infection that itches and is related to athlete's foot.
Guide to different tick species and the diseases they carry
Article | Updated on November 14, 2023
Learn about different tick species and some of the diseases they may carry.
Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 2 (MEN 2)
Disease | Updated on November 22, 2022
Learn about this rare disorder that causes tumors and overproduction of hormones.
Sun damage
Article | Updated on June 24, 2023
See photos of common skin conditions that are caused by too much time in the sun.
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
TestProcedure | Updated on April 30, 2022
Learn about lumbar puncture, which removes a sample of cerebrospinal fluid to find infections, bleeding and other problems. It is also called spinal tap.
Influenza
Topic | Updated on July 26, 2023
A common, sometimes deadly viral infection of the nose, throat and lungs, also called flu.
Rubella
Topic | Updated on March 13, 2024
An illness also known as German measles that is caused by a virus and can most often be prevented with a vaccine.
Traumatic brain injury
Topic | Updated on April 25, 2018
Brain dysfunction caused by an outside force, usually a violent blow to the head.
Ataxia
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Impaired balance or coordination, can be due to damage to brain, nerves, or muscles.
Celiac disease
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.
Celiac disease
Disease | Updated on September 12, 2023
In this digestive condition, gluten in food damages the small intestine, making it hard to absorb nutrients and causing a variety of symptoms.
Mental illness in children: Know the signs
Article | Updated on January 27, 2024
It can be hard to tell the difference between typical behavior and symptoms of mental illness in children. Find out what to look for and when to act.
Infant development: Birth to 3 months
Article | Updated on February 10, 2023
Expect your baby to change dramatically in the first few months.
Baby bath basics: A parent's guide
Article | Updated on February 10, 2022
Learn how to give your baby a bath, from testing water temperature to holding your newborn securely.
Bed-wetting
Disease | Updated on August 24, 2023
Learn about causes and treatments of bed-wetting, including moisture alarms, bladder training and medicines.
Giardia infection (giardiasis)
Disease | Updated on November 8, 2022
Stomach cramps, nausea and watery diarrhea could indicate a giardia infection. Find out how to treat and prevent this waterborne parasite.
Traveler's diarrhea
Disease | Updated on August 19, 2023
Learn how to avoid contaminated food and water that may lead to this common travel hazard. Plus, find out what to do if it strikes.
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Disease | Updated on September 21, 2022
Learn more about the causes and treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis — a digestive disease caused by an allergic reaction.
Flatfeet
Disease | Updated on August 16, 2022
A common and usually painless condition, flatfeet occurs when the arches of the feet flatten upon standing, allowing the entire soles to touch the floor.
Spider bites
Disease | Updated on July 30, 2021
Learn more about prevention, symptoms, complications and treatment of spider bites, which are usually harmless.
Dermatitis
Disease | Updated on September 8, 2023
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of this itchy skin condition that affects children and adults, and about how moisturizers help prevent it.
Measles
Disease | Updated on May 11, 2022
Learn about this vaccine-preventable disease that used to be common in childhood and is well known for a characteristic red, splotchy rash and high fever.
Sunburn
Disease | Updated on October 8, 2022
Learn more about how UV rays harm your skin and what you can do for symptom sunburn relief and how to protect yourself from sun exposure.
Atrial tachycardia
Disease | Updated on February 2, 2024
This type of fast heartbeat may occur after heart surgery or during pregnancy. But infections may trigger it, too. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated.
Embryonal tumors
Disease | Updated on April 12, 2023
Learn about these malignant brain tumors that happen most often in babies and young children. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Rumination syndrome
Disease | Updated on October 20, 2023
Learn about this condition that results in regurgitating and reswallowing food. Behavioral therapy and medicine are treatments.
Cholera
Topic | Updated on March 13, 2024
An illness caused by infection with bacteria and often spread through contaminated water.
Pink eye: How long is it contagious?
Answer | Updated on February 28, 2024
Many parents wonder how long pink eye (conjunctivitis) is contagious. Find out.
Multivitamins: Do young children need them?
Answer | Updated on December 28, 2022
Multivitamins: Are they good insurance for young children?
Baby's head shape: Cause for concern?
Article | Updated on March 10, 2022
Concerned about your baby's head shape? Understand what you can do to care for flat spots.
Gastroschisis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which part of a newborn's intestines sticks out of the belly at birth.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Disease | Updated on October 8, 2021
Learn about this contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness. The last known infection was reported in 2004.
Fever
Disease | Updated on May 7, 2022
Medications can lower a fever, but sometimes it's better left untreated. Fever may play a role in helping your body fight off infections.
Body lice
Disease | Updated on November 16, 2022
Body lice are tiny insects that live in your clothing and feed on your blood. Find out how to treat and prevent this itchy nuisance of a bug.
Congenital myasthenic syndromes
Disease | Updated on November 28, 2023
These rare hereditary conditions result in a problem in nerve stimulation, causing muscle weakness that worsens with physical activity.
Ear pain
Topic | Updated on May 12, 2023
Pain in the inner or outer ear that might decrease hearing, often caused by fluid buildup and infection.
Regurgitation
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
When undigested or partially digested food comes back up through the esophagus and is reswallowed or spit out.
Rumination syndrome
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Repeatedly spitting up undigested or partially digested food, then rechewing it or spitting it out.
Diabetes mellitus
Topic | Updated on March 7, 2023
A group of diseases that can cause high blood sugar.
Tricuspid valve repair and tricuspid valve replacement
TestProcedure | Updated on May 19, 2022
These heart surgeries treat tricuspid valve regurgitation and stenosis and Ebstein anomaly, a type of congenital heart defect. Learn how they're done.
Diabetes
Disease | Updated on March 27, 2024
Learn more about the different types of this blood sugar disorder, who's at risk and how each type can be treated.
Prader-Willi syndrome
Topic | Updated on April 25, 2018
A genetic disorder that affects the body, mind, and behavior.
Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?
Article | Updated on February 23, 2022
Cold medicines aren't recommended for young children. Here's why.
Pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension)
Disease | Updated on November 12, 2021
Headaches and vision loss can result from this increased pressure inside your brain that occurs with no obvious reason.
Earwax blockage
Disease | Updated on July 12, 2022
Learn simple steps for treatment and self-care of this common problem, including earwax removal.
Nightmare disorder
Disease | Updated on June 5, 2021
Nightmare disorder involves disturbing or scary dreams that awaken you, causing distress or preventing adequate sleep.
Bone marrow transplant
TestProcedure | Updated on March 28, 2024
Learn about this procedure that replaces unhealthy bone marrow with stem cells. Your own cells, donor cells or cells from umbilical cord blood may be used.
SVT ablation
TestProcedure | Updated on January 4, 2024
Discover how cold or heat energy is used to correct fast and erratic heartbeats, such as atrial tachycardia and AV node reentrant tachycardia.
Tonsillectomy
TestProcedure | Updated on September 3, 2022
Learn how to prepare for a tonsillectomy and what to expect from the surgery.
Stereotactic body radiotherapy
TestProcedure | Updated on January 31, 2023
This type of radiotherapy uses highly targeted radiation beams to treat tumors in all parts of the body.
Scoliosis
Disease | Updated on May 13, 2023
This sideways curvature of the spine occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. Treatment may include braces or surgery.
Schistosomiasis
Topic | Updated on March 28, 2024
A parasitic disease, also called bilharzia, that spreads in contaminated water containing certain species of snails.
Taeniasis
Topic | Updated on March 13, 2024
An illness of the digestive system caused by infection with tapeworm eggs or larvae.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Topic | Updated on March 29, 2024
A coronavirus that spreads from person to person and causes illness.
Dural arteriovenous fistulas
Disease | Updated on March 19, 2024
Learn about these rare, irregular connections that can occur between arteries and veins in the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord.
Eyestrain
Disease | Updated on September 15, 2022
Gazing for long stretches at computer or digital screens is a frequent eyestrain culprit. Find out how to relieve — and prevent — this common problem.
Plantar warts
Disease | Updated on February 7, 2024
Learn about the causes, treatment and prevention of these hard, sometimes painful growths that appear on the heel or ball of the foot.
Anaphylaxis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
Atopic dermatitis
Topic | Updated on November 4, 2023
A condition that causes dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. It's also called eczema.
Rectal prolapse
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition that occurs when part of the large intestine slips outside the anus.
Sociopathy
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A mental disorder causing dysfunction in thinking, perceiving, and relating to others.
Infectious diseases
Disease | Updated on February 18, 2022
Viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites can all cause infection. Find out more about how to prevent and treat these conditions.
MCAD deficiency
Disease | Updated on November 28, 2023
This inherited genetic disorder prevents the breakdown of certain fats needed for energy, leading to dangerously low blood sugar levels if not treated.
Physical abuse
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Use of force to cause physical harm or pain to someone.
Muscular dystrophy
Disease | Updated on February 11, 2022
Read about different types of this progressive disease that interferes with the creation of new muscle, as well as treatments to help with symptoms.
Bee sting
Disease | Updated on August 18, 2022
Learn more about symptoms, treatment, self-care tips and prevention of bee stings, which in some people cause severe allergic reaction.
Epilepsy surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on October 21, 2022
Surgery may provide relief from epileptic seizures when medications aren't working.
Allergic rhinitis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An allergic response causing itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, and other similar symptoms.
Lyme disease
Topic | Updated on October 18, 2023
An illness caused by borrelia bacteria that usually is spread through the bite of an infected tick.
Myotonic dystrophy
Topic | Updated on November 18, 2023
A muscle disease featuring an inability to relax muscles at will.
Tourette syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A nervous system disorder involving repetitive movements or unwanted sounds.
Night terror
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Episodes of screaming, intense fear, and flailing while still asleep, often paired with sleepwalking.
Blocked tear duct
Disease | Updated on March 8, 2023
Watery, irritated eyes may occur when your tears can't drain normally. Learn about this common eye condition that affects newborns and sometimes, adults.
Bicuspid aortic valve
Disease | Updated on August 25, 2023
This condition, present at birth, affects the valve between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery. Know the symptoms and treatment.
Waterborne diseases
Topic | Updated on March 19, 2024
Diseases caused by various organisms that spread through water.
Tick-borne disease
Topic | Updated on March 30, 2024
A type of illness spread through the bite of an infected tick.
Roseola
Topic | Updated on October 19, 2023
A common viral infection in young children that may cause high fever and a rash.
Temper tantrums in toddlers: How to keep the peace
Article | Updated on October 7, 2022
Know what to do when a tantrum strikes and how to prevent repeats.
Norovirus infection
Disease | Updated on March 4, 2022
This highly contagious virus spreads through contaminated food, water or surfaces and causes vomiting and diarrhea. Learn ways to protect yourself.
Minimally invasive heart surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on July 13, 2023
Learn more about this surgery that uses small incisions in the chest as an option to open-heart surgery.
Cochlear implants
TestProcedure | Updated on May 10, 2022
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that improves hearing in people who have severe hearing loss due to damage of the inner ear.
Brugada syndrome
Topic | Updated on April 11, 2024
A rare heart rhythm disorder that can cause dangerously fast irregular heartbeats.
Drowning
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Death caused by suffocation when water or other liquid fills the lungs.
Tuberous sclerosis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
An inherited condition in which noncancerous lesions grow in the body.
Cyclic vomiting syndrome
Disease | Updated on July 10, 2021
Cyclic vomiting syndrome often starts in childhood and is marked by spells of vomiting several times an hour over a period of hours or days.
Human papillomavirus infection
Topic | Updated on January 5, 2024
An infection caused by a virus that leads to the growth of warts and also may lead to cancer, depending on the strain.
Sore throat
Disease | Updated on June 10, 2021
Find out what causes this common affliction, when to see a doctor and what you can do to get relief from a sore throat.
Dermatomyositis
Topic | Updated on August 4, 2023
An inflammatory disease marked by muscle weakness and skin rash.
Strabismus
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Disorder in which the eyes don't look in exactly the same direction at the same time.
Hand-washing: Do's and don'ts
Article | Updated on December 10, 2021
Done properly, hand-washing is a simple way to prevent the spread of germs and avoid getting sick.
Constipation in children
Disease | Updated on September 18, 2021
Learn what could cause constipation in your child, what you can do to prevent it and treatments that will get the bowel moving again.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why and when children should be vaccinated
Video | Updated on June 18, 2022
Understand why children need vaccines.
Nocturnal enuresis
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Nighttime loss of bladder control, or bed-wetting, usually in children.
Baby acne
Disease | Updated on March 1, 2024
Baby acne — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this newborn complexion problem.
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Topic | Updated on January 6, 2024
Painful swelling called inflammation that affects the area just below the knee.
Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
Disease | Updated on January 18, 2022
This condition, often called stomach flu, is usually harmless, except for infants and people with immunosuppression. Symptoms can usually be managed.
Unusual COVID-19 symptoms: What are they?
Answer | Updated on June 11, 2022
Find out about the unusual symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), including COVID toes, nausea, and loss of smell or taste.
Heart disease
Disease | Updated on August 25, 2022
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of cardiovascular disease, a term describing a wide range of conditions that can affect the heart.
Safety tips for attending school during COVID-19
Article | Updated on August 23, 2022
Consider prevention strategies that you and your child's school can follow to help protect your child from COVID-19.
Bipolar disorder in children: Is it possible?
Answer | Updated on April 7, 2023
Bipolar disorder in children and teenagers is possible. Finding it early and treating it can help.
What a newborn really looks like
Article | Updated on November 10, 2023
Here's what to expect when you meet your baby for the first time.
Neonatal acne
Topic | Updated on June 9, 2020
Red bumps that appear on a baby's cheeks, nose, and forehead.
Lyme disease
Disease | Updated on February 10, 2023
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this common tick-borne illness.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Easing the itch of mosquito bites
Video | Updated on October 26, 2022
Mosquito bites are a common summer nuisance. Learn the best way to stop yourself from scratching.
Swimmer's itch
Disease | Updated on May 10, 2023
Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this itchy rash that usually affects people swimming in freshwater lakes.
Brain stereotactic radiosurgery
TestProcedure | Updated on July 21, 2023
This procedure delivers precise radiation therapy to treat brain tumors and other brain conditions.
Awake brain surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on May 7, 2019
Awake brain surgery is performed while you are awake and alert. This type of brain surgery may be used to treat some brain tumors or epileptic seizures.
Spirometry
TestProcedure | Updated on August 17, 2017
Learn more about this test that uses a special breathing tube to diagnose breathing problems, including asthma and COPD.
Neuromyelitis optica
Topic | Updated on April 25, 2018
A disorder that causes swelling of the eye nerves and the spinal cord.
Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS)
Disease | Updated on September 20, 2023
This motor neuron disease causes nerves within the brain to slowly break down. It causes muscle weakness primarily in the legs, arms and tongue.
Pet allergy
Disease | Updated on August 4, 2021
Family pet making you sneeze? Find out about diagnosis, treatment and handy household tips for relieving bothersome pet allergy symptoms.
Common warts
Disease | Updated on April 30, 2022
Find out tips for preventing and dealing with this common skin condition that causes small, rough growths on your fingers and hands.
HPV infection
Disease | Updated on October 12, 2021
This common viral infection often gets better on its own, but when it doesn't, it may cause a variety of warts and can even lead to some cancers.
Adrenoleukodystrophy
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A genetic condition that damages the membrane surrounding the brain nerve cells.
Generalized anxiety disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Severe, ongoing anxiety that interferes with daily activities.
Hypoglycemia
Topic | Updated on November 18, 2023
A condition in which the body's blood sugar level goes below the standard range.
Muscular dystrophy
Topic | Updated on January 10, 2024
A group of genetic diseases that causes muscles to become weaker and lose mass over time.
Otitis externa
Topic | Updated on January 28, 2023
An infection of the outer ear canal, also called swimmer's ear. The outer ear canal runs from the eardrum to the outside of the head.
Nightmares
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Frightening dreams, usually during REM sleep, that are normal and common in children under 10 and can also affect teens and adults.
Mononucleosis: Can it recur?
Answer | Updated on February 11, 2023
Mono can return in some rare cases. Learn why that happens.
Pituitary tumors
Disease | Updated on November 29, 2022
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of growths that develop in the pituitary gland.
Swimmer's ear
Disease | Updated on August 13, 2021
The moist environment from water remaining in your ear after swimming or bathing can lead to this infection in the outer ear canal.
Anxiety disorders
Disease | Updated on May 4, 2018
Learn the symptoms of this mental health condition, and ways to manage worry and fear that interfere with your daily activities.
Test anxiety: Can it be treated?
Answer | Updated on August 3, 2017
Test anxiety can interfere with your performance: Here's what you can do.
Henoch-Schönlein purpura
Topic | Updated on September 16, 2023
A disorder causing inflammation and bleeding in the small blood vessels.
Chickenpox
Disease | Updated on April 19, 2023
Learn more about preventing this once-common childhood illness. Also, find out how to recognize and manage it.
Conversion disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which emotional stress is converted to physical symptoms.
Bipolar disorder in children
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in children marked by intense mood swings.
Hay fever
Disease | Updated on July 7, 2022
Find out more about how to diagnose and get relief from this common condition that can make you feel awful, seasonally and year-round.
Shellfish allergy
Disease | Updated on August 5, 2022
It's possible to be allergic to some types of shellfish without reacting to other types. Learn more about this common food allergy.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Disease | Updated on September 21, 2021
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this blood vessel disease, also called IgA vasculitis, that causes a purplish rash on the lower legs.
Dermatomyositis
Disease | Updated on March 4, 2024
Muscle weakness and a skin rash are hallmarks of dermatomyositis. There's no cure, but treatments can relieve symptoms.
Rectal prolapse
Disease | Updated on May 27, 2023
This rare condition happens when the rectum slips outside of the anus. Find out about symptoms and treatment.
Sleep terrors (night terrors)
Disease | Updated on January 13, 2024
These are times of screaming or crying, intense fear, and sometimes waving arms and legs during sleep. The person often sits up in bed, looking scared.
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Disease | Updated on December 20, 2023
This rare soft tissue cancer affects children more often than adults. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Neuromyelitis optica
Disease | Updated on November 23, 2022
Understand more about this condition that affects the spinal cord and eye nerves and is sometimes mistaken for multiple sclerosis.
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Disease | Updated on May 9, 2023
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of this itchy rash that most often begins before age 5, is persistent, and has periods of clearing and relapse.
Esthesioneuroblastoma
Disease | Updated on June 10, 2023
This cancer begins in the upper part of the inside of the nose. Treatment usually involves surgery. Other options include radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Broken nose
Disease | Updated on June 28, 2022
A broken nose can cause pain, swelling and bruising around your nose and eyes. Surgery usually isn't necessary.
Chickenpox
Topic | Updated on January 4, 2024
A childhood infection causing an itchy, blister-like rash that can be prevented by a vaccine.
Guttate psoriasis
Topic | Updated on February 7, 2024
A skin condition of tiny, drop-shaped sores on trunk, arms, or legs.
Concussion in children: What are the symptoms?
Answer | Updated on May 20, 2023
Whether your child's concussion is mild or severe, allow time to recover.
Breast milk storage: Do's and don'ts
Article | Updated on April 27, 2022
Learn how to safely store expressed breast milk, what containers to use and how long breast milk will keep.
Encopresis
Disease | Updated on September 25, 2021
Encopresis, also called fecal incontinence or soiling, occurs when constipation causes impacted stool to fill the colon, and liquid stool leaks out.
Anaphylaxis
Disease | Updated on October 2, 2021
Anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction, is an emergency. Learn who's at risk, what to watch for and what to do when it occurs.
Hypoglycemia
Disease | Updated on November 18, 2023
Low blood sugar can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as dizziness and confusion, and can quickly become serious if left untreated.
Dust mite allergy
Disease | Updated on July 31, 2021
Dust mite allergy can lead to year-round sniffles and sneezes. Here's how to find relief.
Sarcoma
Disease | Updated on December 28, 2022
Learn about this cancer that forms in the bones and the connective tissue. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the many types of sarcoma.
Tourette syndrome
Disease | Updated on August 8, 2018
The repetitive movements and sounds called tics that characterize Tourette syndrome can affect daily life — but there are ways to manage them.
Dyslexia
Disease | Updated on August 6, 2022
This learning disorder involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.
Cardiac ablation
TestProcedure | Updated on February 2, 2024
Heat or cold energy applied to the heart can correct rapid or erratic heartbeats. Know when you might need this treatment and the risks.
Crying baby: What to do when your newborn cries
Article | Updated on December 17, 2022
Listening to a crying baby can take a toll on your emotions. Follow these tips to cope with the tears.
Milia
Topic | Updated on November 16, 2023
A tiny, white bump that commonly appears on a baby's face.
Benign peripheral nerve tumor
Disease | Updated on October 19, 2022
Learn more about the different types of tumors that grow on or around the nerves that link to the brain and spinal cord.
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to treat poison ivy rash
Video | Updated on August 26, 2022
Learn tips to ease the intense itching of poison ivy rash, including calamine lotion, oatmeal baths and cool compresses.
How well do face masks protect against COVID-19?
Article | Updated on November 4, 2023
Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them.
Temporal lobe seizure
Disease | Updated on April 7, 2023
These seizures begin in the temporal lobes of the brain. They can trigger a variety of symptoms such as odd feelings, fear and unresponsiveness.
Pervasive developmental disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A group of disorders characterized by delayed social and communication development.
Ear reconstruction
TestProcedure | Updated on April 9, 2024
Learn about this cosmetic procedure, which is done to rebuild an ear. Understand the risks and learn what to expect after surgery.
Umbilical cord care: Do's and don'ts for parents
Article | Updated on February 10, 2024
Find out how to keep the area clean and dry, and when to call the doctor.
Newborn sleep: Should I wake my baby for feedings?
Answer | Updated on May 7, 2022
Get the facts about when to wake a sleeping baby for a feeding.
Fetal macrosomia
Disease | Updated on June 3, 2022
When a baby in utero grows much larger than average for gestational age, it can lead to complications during childbirth for both mother and baby.