A finger condom (also called a finger cot) is a thin pouch made of a stretchy material like latex. It’s placed over a finger and is often…

What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) helps teens learn how to handle intense emotions and improve their relationships. It’s a type of behavior-focused…

Also called: SC-Type of Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC (HSC) Disease, Sickle Cell-Hemoglobin C Disease Syndrome, Hemoglobin Sickle C Disease (Hb S/C) What Is Hemoglobin SC (HbSC)…

Also called: Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome What Is Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder? As they enter their teen years, many kids have trouble falling asleep at their usual…

What Is an Abdominal Migraine? An abdominal migraine is severe belly pain that comes on suddenly and happens in the middle of the belly (around the belly…

Larger text size Large text size Regular text size What Is Chest Pain? Chest pain can be any type of discomfort in the chest. It could be…

What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-ter fash-ee-EYE-tus) is pain and inflammation on the bottom of the foot and heel from too much pressure on the foot.…

What Is Iliotibial Band Syndrome? Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome is an overuse or repetitive stress injury to the knee or hip that can happen someone bends their…

Also called: Charley Horses, Muscle Spasms What Are Muscle Cramps? Muscle cramps are pains that happen when muscles suddenly tighten for a few seconds or minutes. People…

What Is NOWS? Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) happens when someone uses opioid (OH-pee-oyd) medicines or drugs during pregnancy. NOWS happens because the baby becomes dependent on…