Cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a genetic disease that happens during childhood. It happens when very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) build up in the tissues over time. Normally these VLCFAs are broken down (metabolized) by the body. ALD can...
Joint attention means sharing an experience by looking at, listening to, or doing something together. It’s a valuable skill for young children as they learn to communicate with the people around them. Examples of joint attention are: Following...
Internal derangement of the knee is a broad term for a knee problem inside the joint that causes pain or makes it hard to move your knee normally. Different issues can lead to internal derangement of the knee. Tears within the knee or a loss of the...
Internal derangement of the shoulder is a broad term for a shoulder problem inside the joint that causes pain or makes it hard to move your shoulder normally. There are three main causes of internal derangement of the shoulder. Injury. For example,
Progressive mobility is a series of planned movements and exercises to help prevent problems while you’re in the hospital and help you get back to your normal activities. When you’re recovering from an illness, an injury, or surgery, you might...
The doctor placed a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt under your baby’s skin. A VP shunt is made of two thin tubes (catheters) connected by a valve. The shunt drains extra fluid out of your baby’s brain and into their belly. Your baby's body can take...
Learn about exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor.
The gut contains trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Together, they're known as the gut microbiota. They help keep you healthy in several ways. The gut supplies nutrients from food to the cells in your body. It also uses and produces vitamin...
A vaginal polypectomy is a procedure to remove vaginal polyps, or growths, that appear on the cervix. These growths can be different sizes. They appear smooth and red or purple. Polyps most often occur after age 20. They can be caused by infections...
Diastasis recti (say “dy-AS-tuh-sus REK-ty”), or DR, is a condition that happens when there's a gap larger than 2 centimeters (cm) between the two long muscles at the front of the belly (abdomen). These muscles are called the rectus abdominus.