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Blood Test: Lead for Parents
In babies and young kids whose brains are still developing, even a small amount of lead can cause learning disabilities and behavioral problems. A lead test can determine the amount of lead in the blood.
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Lead Poisoning for Parents
Long-term exposure to lead can cause serious health problems, particularly in young kids, so it's important to find out whether your child might be at risk for lead exposure.
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What if My Child Was Exposed to Lead at School or Daycare? for Parents
If your child’s school or daycare reported lead in their drinking water, here are some things to consider that can help you decide what to do.
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Avoiding Lead Exposure During Pregnancy for Parents
Lead is toxic and especially harmful for a developing fetus. Fortunately, exposure to high lead levels is rare in the United States.
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Health Screening Tests for Parents
Health screening tests are routine tests that check for problems before signs show up. When problems are found early, the care is often simpler and may work better.
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Pica for Parents
Some young kids have the eating disorder pica, which is characterized by cravings to eat nonfood items.
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Hepatitis for Parents
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Most cases are caused by a virus — either hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C — all of which can be passed to others by someone who is infected.
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Hemophilia for Parents
Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder that prevents the blood from clotting properly. With modern treatment, most kids who have it can lead full, healthy lives.
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Enzymes for Parents
Enzymes speed up chemical reactions in our bodies. They’re essential to digestion, blood clotting, and growth, and do many other important things.
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) for Teens
If periods aren't regular it's usually because a girl's body is still developing. But sometimes, changes in blood flow can be a sign of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB).