Having Parathyroid Surgery

To treat primary hyperparathyroidism, the enlarged parathyroid gland or glands are often removed with surgery. Read on for details about the procedure.

Understanding the Parathyroid Glands

The parathyroid glands are 4 pea-sized glands located behind the thyroid gland. Their main job is to keep the blood calcium in a certain range. Read on to learn more.

Kyphoplasty

Kyphoplasty is a procedure that can help relieve the pain of vertebral compression fracture (a collapse of bone in your spine most commonly caused by osteoporosis).

When Your Child Has a Disorder of Sexual Development (DSD)

Your infant may look different than you had expected. You may be feeling shocked, confused, or worried that your child has sex organs that are not clearly male or female. This is called ambiguous genitalia. A healthcare team will help you decide how to best care for your child. Below are answers to some questions you may have.

Care of the Uncircumcised Penis

An uncircumcised penis still has the foreskin attached. Caring for your newborn's penis is fairly easy. Here are things to keep in mind.

When Your Child Needs Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC)

Children with urinary tract problems may require clean intermittent catheterization (CIC). This is the temporary placement of a tube (catheter) to help drain the bladder. A parent or another adult does CIC until the child learns how to do it. Children as young as 5 years old can do their own CICs.

When Your Child Needs Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery

Your healthcare provider has suggested laparoscopic urologic surgery for your child. This is to help diagnose or treat a problem in the urinary tract. Learn more about this type of surgery, and what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.