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Learn how to care for yourself at home after an ostomy reversal.

Legionella is a type of bacteria that can cause legionnaires disease.

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) occurs when there is excess bone growth in the hip joint. The bones then rub against each other, causing pain and tears in the cartilage (labrum) that lines the hip socket.

This condition causes your child to have noisy breathing. It can also sometimes cause breathing problems. But it often goes away over time.

You’ve recently had a blood transfusion. A blood transfusion may be done when you have lost blood because of an injury or during surgery. It can also be done because of diseases or conditions that affect the blood.

In a few years you will need to change from seeing a healthcare provider who treats children (a pediatrician) to one who treats adults (an adult healthcare provider). So it’s helpful to start taking an active role in your care now.

If you are ready to change from seeing a healthcare provider who treats children (a pediatrician) to one who treats adults (an adult healthcare provider). As a teen with a long-term (chronic) health condition, you may also need to find a new specialist who treats adults with your condition.

You had cryoablation to treat kidney cancer. Here’s how to take care of yourself at home after the procedure.

Use the tips on this sheet to help keep your new hip safe while sleeping after hip surgery.