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  • Costochondritis for Parents


    Costochondritis is a painful swelling of the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the breastbone. It's one of the most common causes of chest pain in kids and teens.

  • X-Ray Exam: Upper Arm (Humerus) for Parents


    An upper arm X-ray can help find the cause of symptoms such as pain, tenderness, swelling, or deformity of the upper arm. It can detect a broken bone, and after the bone has been set, show if it has healed well.

  • 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.

  • X-Ray Exam: Foot for Parents


    A foot X-ray can help doctors find the cause pain, tenderness, swelling, or deformities. It also can detect broken bones or dislocated joints.

  • X-Ray Exam: Finger for Parents


    Doctors may order a finger X-ray to find the cause of symptoms such as pain, tenderness, or swelling, or to detect broken bones or dislocated joints.

  • 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.

  • X-Ray Exam: Wrist for Parents


    A wrist X-ray is a safe and painless test that can help find the cause of pain, tenderness, swelling, or show deformities of the wrist joint. It can also detect broken bones or dislocated joints.

  • Broken Collarbone (Clavicle Fracture) for Teens


    A broken collarbone is one of the most common types of broken bones. Find out how it can happen and how it's treated.

  • Goiters and Thyroid Nodules for Parents


    An enlarged thyroid gland is a lump that can be felt under the skin at the front of the neck. When it's big enough to see easily, it's called a goiter. A thyroid nodule is a lump or enlarged area in the thyroid gland.

  • Gum Disease for Teens


    Gum disease doesn't just happen to people your grandparents' age - it can happen to teens too. Get the details here.