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Types of Blood Tests for Parents
Blood tests help doctors check how the body’s organs — such as the kidneys, liver, and thyroid, and heart — are working, and see if medical treatments are helpful. Here are some that kids might get.
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Your Endocrine System for Kids
The endocrine system produces hormones, which are needed for proper body function and growth. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Blood Test: T3 Total (Triiodothyronine) for Parents
The T3 total test is part of an evaluation of thyroid function. It's particularly useful in diagnosing hyperthyroidism, which can cause symptoms such as a fast heart rate, weight loss, trembling and sweating.
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Delayed Puberty for Parents
Puberty usually begins in girls 8-14, and in boys 9-15. If kids pass this normal age range without showing any signs of body changes, it's called delayed puberty.
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Blood Test: Prolactin for Parents
A prolactin test can help diagnose prolactinoma, a usually benign tumor of the pituitary gland, irregular menstrual periods, thyroid or adrenal gland dysfunction, and other problems.
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CT (CAT) Scan: Neck for Parents
A neck CT scan uses a special X-ray machine to make images of the soft tissues and organs of the neck, including the muscles, throat, tonsils, adenoids, airways, thyroid, and other glands.
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Late Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatment for Parents
Long-term side effects, or late effects, happen to many cancer survivors. With early diagnosis and proper follow-up care, most late effects can be treated or cured.
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Vitiligo for Parents
While vitiligo might make kids self-conscious, this skin condition is not medically dangerous. Kids with vitiligo are as healthy as other kids.
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Blood Test: Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (tTg-IgA) for Parents
The tissue transglutaminase IgA (tTg-IgA) test is usually done to help doctors diagnose celiac disease.
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Ultrasounds for Parents
An ultrasound scan is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create live images from the inside the body. Here are some types of ultrasounds often done.