Teens

Diseases & Conditions

From asthma to ulcers, learn about diseases and conditions that can affect teens. Get health information and resources for yourself or someone you care about.

5 Ways to Be Prepared for an Allergy Emergency
Air Pollution and Asthma
Allergies
Allergy Testing
Asthma
Asthma (Topic Center)
Can People With Asthma Play Sports?
Can the Weather Affect a Person's Asthma?
Celiac Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Dealing With Asthma Triggers
Dealing With an Asthma Flare-Up
Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
Eczema
Egg Allergy
Exercise-Induced Asthma
Food Allergies
Food Allergies and Travel
Food Allergies: How to Cope
Hives (Urticaria)
How Can I Deal With My Asthma?
Lupus
Milk Allergy
My Asthma Inhaler Doesn't Help. What Can I Do?
My Friend Has a Food Allergy. How Can I Help?
My Partner Has a Peanut Allergy. Do We Have to Worry About Kissing?
Peanut Allergy
Poison Ivy
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
Psoriasis
School and Asthma
Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
Shellfish Allergy
Smoking and Asthma
Spirometry (Video)
Stem Cell Transplants
Thrombocytopenia
Traveling and Asthma
Tree Nut Allergy
What's an Asthma Action Plan?

Acute Sickle Cell Pain
Anemia
Blood Test (Video)
Could My Kids Be Born With Sickle Cell Disease Someday?
Crizanlizumab for People With Sickle Cell Disease
How Do I Find Out if I Have Sickle Cell Trait?
How to Support Someone With Sickle Cell Disease
Hydroxyurea for People With Sickle Cell Disease
I Have Sickle Cell Trait: Is It Safe to Fly or Travel to the Mountains?
L-Glutamine for People With Sickle Cell Disease
Preventive Medicines for Sickle Cell Disease: Are They Right for You?
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Disease (Topic Center)
Sickle Cell Disease: Take Charge of Your Health
Sickle Cell Trait
Sickle Cell Trait: 5 Problems to Know About
Stem Cell Transplants
Thrombocytopenia
Transitioning Your Medical Care: Sickle Cell Disease
Von Willebrand Disease
What’s the Connection Between Sickle Cell Trait and Malaria?

Achilles Tendonitis
Ankle Sprains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
Broken Bones
Broken Collarbone (Clavicle Fracture)
Bursitis
Casts
Cerebral Palsy: Ira's Story (Video)
Comminuted Fractures
Female Athlete Triad
Fibromyalgia
First Aid: Broken Bones
Greenstick Fractures
Groin Strain
Hamstring Strain
Hip Pointer
How Broken Bones Heal
How Do the Joints Work? (Video)
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Knee Injury: Caroline's Story
Kyphosis
Lupus
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
Meniscus Tears
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osteomyelitis
Overuse Injuries
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)
Proximal Biceps Tendonitis
Quadriceps Contusion
Repetitive Stress Injuries in Sports
Scoliosis
Scoliosis: Bracing
Sever's Disease
Shin Splints
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Steven's Story (Video)
Splints
Strains and Sprains
Stress Fractures
What Causes Muscle Twitches?
What Happens in ACL Surgery?
What to Expect When Your Cast Comes Off

Can I Have Children After Cancer Treatments?
Cancer (Topic Center)
Cancer Basics
Chemotherapy
Dealing With Cancer
Melanoma
My Friend Has Cancer. How Can I Help?
Radiation Therapy
Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation
Stem Cell Transplants
Steroids and Cancer Treatment
Thrombocytopenia

Celiac Disease
Cholera
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition
Cystic Fibrosis: Sample Menu
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hernias
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Stomachaches
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcers
Upper GI (Video)

Acute Sickle Cell Pain
Albinism
Could My Kids Be Born With Sickle Cell Disease Someday?
Dwarfism
Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video)
Genes and Genetics
How Do I Find Out if I Have Sickle Cell Trait?
Hydroxyurea for People With Sickle Cell Disease
Klinefelter Syndrome
L-Glutamine for People With Sickle Cell Disease
Metabolic Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease (Topic Center)
Sickle Cell Disease: Take Charge of Your Health
Sickle Cell Trait
Turner Syndrome
Von Willebrand Disease
What Is Hypoglycemia?
What’s the Connection Between Sickle Cell Trait and Malaria?

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Diabetes (Topic Center)
Diabetes: Eating Smart
Dwarfism
Growth Problems
Handling Diabetes When You're Sick
Managing Blood Sugars When You Have Type 1 Diabetes
Medicines for Diabetes
Sports, Exercise, and Diabetes
Tips for Athletes With Type 1 Diabetes
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
Your Diabetes Health Care Team

EKG (Video)
Echocardiogram
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)
Blood in the Urine (Hematuria)
Dialysis
Glomerulonephritis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Disease
Kidney Stones
Kidney Transplant
Peritoneal Dialysis
Urinary Tract Infections

ADHD
ADHD Medicines
ADHD: Tips to Try
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Therapy for ADHD
Understanding Dyslexia

Asthma
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition
Dietary Tips for Teens With Cystic Fibrosis
How to Use an Incentive Spirometer
I Have Sickle Cell Trait: Is It Safe to Fly or Travel to the Mountains?
Incentive Spirometer
X-Ray (Video)

5 Tips for Dealing With Shots
Blood Test (Video)
CAT Scan (Video)
EKG (Video)
Echocardiogram
Getting an IV (Video)
Is It Normal to Feel Sick During a Blood Draw?
MRI (Video)
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spirometry (Video)
Stem Cell Transplants
Strep Test (Video)
Upper GI (Video)
Urine Test (Video)
X-Ray (Video)

Canker Sore Signs, Causes & Treatment
Gum Disease
Peritonsillar Abscess
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
What Causes Bad Breath?

5 Facts About Goal Setting
About Overweight and Obesity
Acanthosis Nigricans
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Cholesterol
Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight
Emotional Eating
Exercise Log
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
How Can I Lose Weight Safely?
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Losing Weight: Brandon's Story (Video)
Managing Your Weight (Topic Center)
Metabolic Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Therapy and Weight Management
Weight Loss Surgery
Weight Management: Strength Training Exercises (Video)
What Can I Do About Overeating?
When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
Why Exercise Is Wise

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
Breast Exams
Can Getting the HPV Vaccine Help if I Already Have Genital Warts?
Delayed Puberty
Endometriosis
Female Athlete Triad
Hernias
How Do People Get AIDS?
Irregular Periods
Is My Vaginal Discharge Normal?
Klinefelter Syndrome
PMS, Cramps, and Irregular Periods
Pelvic Exams
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Testicular Injuries
Testicular Torsion
Turner Syndrome
Varicocele
Why Do My Testicles Ache?

Earbuds
Eardrum Injuries
Hearing Aids
How Can I Prevent Hearing Loss?
Speech Problems
Styes
Visual Impairment

Concussions: Alex's Story
Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video)
Knee Injury: Caroline's Story
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Steven's Story (Video)

A TeensHealth Education Partner Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.