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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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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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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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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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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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Egg Allergy for Kids
Babies sometimes have an allergic reaction to eggs. If that happens, they can't eat eggs for a while. But the good news is that most kids outgrow this allergy by age 5.
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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.
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Spleen and Lymphatic System for Teens
The lymphatic system is an extensive drainage network that helps keep bodily fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections.