A cesarean section is the delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) in your belly and uterus. It's often called a C-section. Sometimes a C-section is needed for the safety of you or your baby. In most cases, doctors do a C-section because of...

Briefly discusses the common causes of gas, bloating, and burping, including food, drink, medicines, and health conditions. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make pictures of the head and face. During the test, you will lie on a table that is attached to the CT scanner, which is a large doughnut-shaped machine. Your head will be positioned inside the scanner.

Warning signs of suicide in children and teens include: Talking about suicide or wanting to die or disappear. Talking, writing, or drawing about death. Giving away belongings. Withdrawing from friends and family. Being angry or hostile. Doing risky...

Covers causes and symptoms of postpartum depression that can occur in the first months after childbirth. Includes treatment with counseling and antidepressant medicines. Covers thoughts of suicide.

A chloride test measures the level of chloride in your blood or urine. Chloride is one of the most important electrolytes in the blood. It helps keep the amount of fluid inside and outside of your cells in balance. It also helps maintain proper blood volume, blood pressure, and pH of your body fluids. Tests for sodium...

You have erection problems if you can't get or keep an erection that is firm enough for you to have sex. Erection problems are also called erectile dysfunction or impotence. They are more common as you get older. There are treatments that can help.

Briefly discusses how and why bruises and blood spots might develop. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

What are your options for medical care? Today your options for where to get your medical care are greater than ever before. You may not even have to leave your home to get the care you want and need. You can choose based on what your health problem is and what works best for you. And you don't have to use one option for...

Briefly discusses common causes of ear injuries and problems, including infection, sports injuries, and loud noises. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Warning signs of suicide in adults include: Talking or writing about wanting to die or to hurt or kill themselves or someone else. Saying they feel hopeless, trapped, without purpose, in pain, or like they're a burden to others. Looking for ways to...

Discusses urinary tract infection in children 12 years and younger. Covers symptoms and how problems might be diagnosed with urinalysis or a urine culture. Looks at treatment with antibiotics. Offers home treatment and prevention tips.

A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of structures inside of the body. During the test, you will lie on a table that is attached to the CT scanner, which is a large doughnut-shaped machine. The CT scanner sends...

Briefly discusses symptoms of leg injuries caused during sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, and work or projects around home. Includes bruises, swelling, sprains, pulled muscles, and broken bones. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Covers cholesterol and triglyceride blood tests to measure fatty substances in the blood. Explains why tests are done and how to prepare. Includes possible results and what they may mean. Looks at what may affect test results.

Briefly discusses how the heart works and what might cause minor or serious heartbeat changes. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Discusses vaccine-preventable illness that causes itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. Covers home treatment, including resting and taking medicines to reduce fever, itching. Includes info on shingles.

Discusses test (also called MRI scan) that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of the head. Covers why it is used, including helping to diagnose a stroke or blood vessel problems in the head and looking for tumors or infections.

Briefly discusses groin problems and injuries. Looks at acute injuries, hernias, and rashes and at groin problems in children. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Briefly discusses symptoms of hyperventilation, plus causes for both acute (sudden) and chronic hyperventilation. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Briefly discusses possible causes of heartburn and the severity of symptoms. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Briefly discusses toothache, its symptoms, and possible causes. Also describes gum disease, including gingivitis and periodontal disease. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.