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Testicular Cancer for Parents
Testicular cancer is uncommon in boys. Most cases are in young and middle-aged men. It responds well to treatment, especially when it’s found early.
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Epilepsy for Kids
People who have epilepsy have seizures. You might also hear a seizure called a convulsion, fit, or spell.
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Blood in the Urine (Hematuria) for Parents
If there's blood in your child's pee, don't panic. Most of the time it's not serious. Find out what causes it and what to do about it.
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Toxocariasis for Parents
Toxocara are common parasites of dogs and cats. When they infect humans, the illness is called toxocariasis.
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Health Care Providers: Urologists for Parents
A urologist, sometimes called a urologic surgeon, is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats problems that affect the urinary tract, kidneys, and genitourinary system.
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Chest Wall Disorder: Poland Syndrome for Parents
Poland syndrome is a condition where a child is born with missing or underdeveloped chest muscles.
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Bell's Palsy for Parents
Bell's palsy is a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. Though it can be alarming, it typically goes away in a matter of weeks.
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Myocarditis for Parents
The muscle that makes up the heart is called the myocardium. Myocarditis is when this muscle gets inflamed (swollen).
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Pancreatitis for Parents
Pancreatitis is sometimes mistaken for a stomach virus because symptoms can include fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Symptoms usually get better on their own, but sometimes treatment is needed.
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Single Ventricle Defects for Parents
Usually, a heart has two working ventricles (pumping chambers). Having a single ventricle means that only one of the two ventricles works well enough to pump blood.