Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose, and Airway
In can be scary when an infant or young child puts an object in their ears, nose, or mouth. Objects in the mouth may be swallowed or breathed into (aspirated)…
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Low Back Pain
What is low back pain? Low back pain can range from mild, dull, annoying pain, to persistent, severe, disabling pain in the lower back. Pain in the lower back can…
Breastfeeding
Getting started with breastfeeding Breastmilk is the perfect food for your baby. It contains just the right amount of nutrients. It is also gentle on your baby’s developing stomach, intestines, and other body systems. As…
Peripheral Neuropathy
What is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a type of damage to the nervous system. Specifically, it’s a problem with your peripheral nervous system. This is the network of nerves…
Right Bundle Branch Block
What is right bundle branch block? Right bundle branch block comes from a problem with the heart’s ability to conduct electrical signals. It usually doesn’t cause symptoms unless you have…
Congenital Upper Limb Differences
What are congenital upper limb differences? A congenital upper limb difference is a variation in how a baby’s hand or arm has formed. You may also hear it called a…
Hepatitis A Antibody
Does this test have other names? IgM anti-HAV, HAV-Ab IgM, HAV-Ab IgG, Anti-HAV What is this test? This test looks for antibodies in your blood. The test can find out…
Growth Hormone (Blood)
Does this test have other names? No. What is this test? This test measures the amount of growth hormone (GH) in your blood. GH is made in your pituitary gland.…
Hepatitis B
What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis is a redness and swelling (inflammation) of the liver. It sometimes causes permanent liver damage. There are several types of hepatitis. In hepatitis B, the…
Low Birth Weight
What is low birth weight? Low birth weight is a term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2,500 g). An average newborn…