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For Teens - Diseases & Conditions

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From asthma to ulcers, this section is loaded with articles about diseases and conditions that can affect teens. Look here for health information and resources for yourself or someone you care about.

Medical Tests and Procedures Blood Test (Video)CAT Scan (Video)EKG (Video)IV (Video)Medical Tests: What to Expect (Video)MRI (Video)Spirometry (Video)Strep Test (Video)Upper GI (Video)Urine Test (Video)X-Ray (Video)

Allergies, Asthma & Immune System 3 Things Every Responsible Babysitter Should Know Allergies Allergies: Gillian's Story Allergy Testing Asthma Asthma Section Asthma-Safe Homes Babysitting: Caring for Kids With Medical Conditions Babysitting: Dealing With Allergic Reactions Babysitting: Dealing With Bug Bites and Stings Body Piercing Bug Bites and Stings Can I Still Be a Vet If Pet Dander Triggers My Asthma?Can the Weather Affect a Person's Asthma?Do Allergies Cause Asthma?Eczema Egg Allergy Food Allergies Food Allergies and Travel Hair Removal Healthy Dining Hall Eating How Can I Deal With My Asthma?How to Avoid the ER if You Have Asthma Immune System Italian Vegetable Casserole Milk Allergy My Friend Has a Food Allergy. How Can I Help?My Girlfriend Has a Peanut Allergy. Do We Have to Worry About Kissing?Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)Sinusitis Spirometry (Video)Talking to Your Parents - or Other Adults Tattoos Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin Travel Tips Video: Cómo el asma afecta la respiración Video: What Happens During an Asthma Flare-Up?What's a Good Snack for Someone Allergic to Nuts?

Blood Disorders Anemia Blood Test (Video)Hemophilia Metabolic Syndrome My Friend Has Sickle Cell Disease. How Can I Help?Sickle Cell Anemia Transitioning Your Medical Care: Sickle Cell Disease von Willebrand Disease What Is Hypoglycemia?

Brain & Nervous System Bell's Palsy Cerebral Palsy Concussions Epilepsy Headaches I Get Seizures But Tests Show I'm OK. What's Going On?Lyme Disease Migraine Headaches Tics Tourette Syndrome What's My Lyme Disease Risk?

Cancer & Tumors Can I Have Children After Cancer Treatments?Cancer Basics Dealing With Cancer Hodgkin Lymphoma My Friend Has Cancer. How Can I Help?Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Radiation Therapy Steroids and Cancer Treatment Types of Cancer Teens Get

Digestive System Cholera Constipation Cystic Fibrosis Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)I'm Lactose Intolerant and Got a Burning Pain After Drinking Milk. What Should I Do?Indigestion Inflammatory Bowel Disease Irritable Bowel Syndrome Tapeworm Ulcers Upper GI (Video)

Genetic, Chromosomal, & Metabolic Albinism Hemophilia Marfan Syndrome Metabolic Syndrome von Willebrand Disease What Is Hypoglycemia?

Growth, Hormones & Diabetes Can Diabetes Be Prevented?Dwarfism Growth Problems My Friend Has Diabetes. How Can I Help?Thyroid Disease Thyroid Disease Definitions Type 1 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?Type 1 Diabetes: What Is It?Type 2 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?

Heart & Cardiovascular System Arrhythmias Atrial Septal Defect Cardiac Catheterization Coarctation of the Aorta EKG (Video)Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)Ventricular Septal Defect

Kidneys & Urinary System Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)Kidney Disease Kidney Transplant

Learning Disorders ADHD Autism Is Karate Helpful for Kids With Autism?Learning Disabilities Understanding Dyslexia

Lungs & Respiratory System Bronchitis Tuberculosis X-Ray (Video)

Mouth & Teeth Canker Sores Gum Disease TMJ Disorders What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?

Overweight and Obesity 5 Ways to Beat Summer Weight Gain 5 Ways to Reach a Healthy Weight 5 Ways to Spot a Fad Diet Are Detox Diets Safe?Exercise Log Food Journal Healthy Breakfast Planner Healthy School Lunch Planner Healthy Weight: Your Personal Plan How Can I Lose Weight Safely?How Much Food Should I Eat?Is the Alli Diet Pill Right for Me?MyPlate Food Guide The Deal With Diets Weight Management: Strength Training Exercises (Video)When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem

Reproductive System All About Menstruation Am I Still a Virgin If I Use a Tampon?Breast and Pelvic Exams Can I Make My Breasts Larger?Can I Stop Myself From Having a Wet Dream?Coping With Common Period Problems Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)Endometriosis Feeling Fresh Female Reproductive System Finding the Right Bra Having a Healthy Pregnancy Hernias How to Perform a Breast Self-Examination How to Perform a Testicular Self-Examination I'm 14 and I Don't Have My Period Yet. Is This Normal?I'm a Guy . . . So How Come I'm Developing Breasts?I've Never Had My Period, So What's This Discharge?Irregular Periods Is It Normal to Get Erections?Is It Normal to Have an Erection When Waking Up?Is My Penis Normal?Male Reproductive System Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Sexual Attraction and Orientation Sexual Harassment and Sexual Bullying Talking to Your Partner About Condoms Tampons, Pads, and Other Period Supplies Telling Parents You're Pregnant Testicular Exams Testicular Injuries Testicular Torsion Toxic Shock Syndrome Transgender People Vaginal Discharge: What's Normal, What's Not Varicocele Virginity: A Very Personal Decision What Are Wet Dreams?Why Are My Breasts Different Sizes?Why Are My Breasts Sore?Why Does a Gynecologist Ask About Your Last Period?Why Is My Voice Changing?Will My Monthly Cycle Go Back to Normal With PCOS Treatment?

Sight, Speech & Hearing Cleft Lip and Palate Corneal Abrasions Hearing Aids Hearing Impairment Is it OK to Turn Up the Volume if You Only Use One Earbud?Perforated Eardrum Speech Problems Styes Visual Impairment

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