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Testicular Injuries for Teens
Serious testicular injuries are relatively uncommon, but testicular injury can be painful. Here's how you can protect yourself from injury.
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Tympanoplasty for Parents
Tympanoplasty is a surgery to repair a hole in the eardrum that doesn’t close on its own. It can improve hearing and prevent water from getting into the middle ear.
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Inguinal Hernias for Parents
An inguinal hernia happens when part of the intestines pushes through an opening in the lower part of the abdomen. Doctors fix these hernias with surgery.
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What Happens in ACL Surgery? for Teens
If you tore your ACL, you might need this surgery to fix it. Find out what's involved.
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Hamstring Strain for Teens
A hamstring strain happens when one or more of the muscles in the back of the leg gets stretched too far and starts to tear. Find out how to treat hamstring strains in this article for teens.
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Hernias for Teens
A hernia is an opening or weakness in the wall of a muscle, tissue, or membrane that normally holds an organ in place. Learning to prevent hernias isn't hard to do - check out these tips.
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Epigastric Hernias for Parents
An epigastric hernia is when a little piece of fat from inside the belly pushes through the abdominal muscles between the belly button and the chest. Many are small, cause no symptoms, and don't need treatment.
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Osteochondritis Dissecans for Parents
Osteochondritis dissecans is when a piece of bone and the attached cartilage break down and become loose. If it heals completely, kids who have it usually don't have any long-lasting problems.
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Chandler's Diabetes Story for Kids
People who have diabetes have to pay special attention to what they eat and need to stay aware of the amount of sugar in their blood. So what's it like to have diabetes? Just ask Chandler!
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Running Away for Kids
Have you ever thought of running away? It can be a dangerous decision. Find out more in this article for kids.