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Ulcers for Teens
Peptic ulcers are common, but mostly affect adults. Most can be cured.
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Chyluria for Parents
Chyluria is when there is chyle in the pee. Depending on what's causing it, chyluria can be treated and often can be cured.
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Splenic Sequestration for Parents
Splenic sequestration is when too many blood cells get stuck in the spleen. This medical emergency can happen to people, usually kids, who have sickle cell disease.
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What's the Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Food Intolerance? for Parents
Food allergies and food intolerances, like lactose intolerance, are not the same. Find out more.
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Food Allergies for Teens
Doctors are diagnosing more and more people with food allergies. Knowing what to expect and how to deal with food allergies can make a big difference in preventing serious illness.
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Going to the Doctor for Kids
When you go to the doctor for a checkup, it's because your parents and your doctor want to see that you're growing just the way you should. Read all about what happens at the doctor's office.
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Radioembolization (TARE-Y90) for Liver Tumors for Parents
Radioembolization is a procedure used to treat some kinds of liver tumors. A radioactive material works on the tumor, not the healthy tissue around it.
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Stool Test: H. Pylori Antigen for Parents
Doctors may order an H. pylori antigen stool test if a child has symptoms of a peptic ulcer, such as indigestion, belly pain, a full or bloated feeling, nausea, frequent belching, or vomiting.
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Fever (High Temperature) In Kids for Parents
Fevers happen when the body's internal "thermostat" raises the body temperature above normal. This is often the body's way of fighting infections.
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Protein-Losing Enteropathy for Parents
Protein-losing enteropathy is when too much protein leaks into the intestines, often because of a chronic health condition. The condition usually can be treated.