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If you have PID, talking about it can be hard. But your health is at stake. If a recent STI caused your PID, your partner must be tested and treated. If you've had PID for many years, you and your partner may now need to discuss problems such as infertility.

As soon as PID has been diagnosed, it should be treated with antibiotics. Two or more types of antibiotics may be taken at the same time. This ensures that all the bacteria are killed. It's very important to take all of your medicine as prescribed, or the infection may not go away.

Viral gastroenteritis is an irritation of the stomach and intestines due to infection with a virus. Learn how to care for a child who has this illness.

Rotavirus is a virus that infects the small intestines. Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention, and when to call for help.

The Pap test is a screening test that checks for cell changes in the cervix, which is the opening of the uterus.

Pain can slow healing and keep you from being active. You can work with your health care provider to find relief.

Polycythemia occurs when a baby's blood has more red cells than normal. It's the opposite of anemia, which is caused by too few red cells.

Periventricular leukomalacia is softening of brain tissue near the ventricles.

You need to take care of your stoma and the skin around it (peristomal skin). This helps prevent skin problems and odor.