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Stress Fractures for Teens
It's not always easy to tell if you have a stress fracture, and stress fractures can get worse quickly. This article explains how to prevent and treat them.
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Sever's Disease for Teens
Sever's disease, a common heel injury, is due to inflammation (swelling) of the growth plate in the heel. While painful, it's only temporary and has no long-term effects.
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Body Piercing for Teens
Wondering whether you should pierce one of your precious parts? Read about what to expect.
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Varicocele for Teens
A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins in the scrotum. Although there is no way to prevent a varicocele, it usually needs no special treatment.
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Toxic Shock Syndrome for Teens
Although toxic shock syndrome (TSS) can be serious, it's a very rare illness.
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X-Ray Exam: Elbow for Parents
An elbow X-ray can help find the cause of symptoms such as pain, tenderness, swelling, or a deformity. It can also help to detect broken bones or a dislocated joint.
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Toxic Shock Syndrome for Parents
Toxic shock syndrome is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. TSS is a medical emergency - symptoms include sudden high fever, a faint feeling, diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches.
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Sever's Disease for Parents
Sever's disease, a common heel injury in kids, is due to inflammation (swelling) of the growth plate in the heel. While painful, it's only temporary and has no long-term effects.
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Stress Fractures for Parents
A stress fracture is a tiny crack in a bone. They usually happen from repeating the same movement over and over.
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A to Z: Kohler's Disease for Parents
Kohler's disease is a rare cause of foot pain that develops from temporary changes in bones in the feet as kids grow.