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Health Care Providers: Urologists for Parents
A urologist, sometimes called a urologic surgeon, is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats problems that affect the urinary tract, kidneys, and genitourinary system.
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Peritoneal Dialysis for Parents
This medical treatment helps people with kidney failure. It can be done at home, often overnight, to take over the kidneys' job of filtering blood.
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Elective Surgery for Parents
Elective surgery means you and the doctor decide when the it will happen. Many elective surgeries are important, potentially life-changing operations. Here's how to plan for them.
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Stomachaches for Teens
Lots of different problems can cause similar kinds of stomach pain - not all of them related to the digestive system. Here are some clues about what could be going on.
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Testicular Cancer for Parents
Testicular cancer is uncommon in boys. Most cases are in young and middle-aged men. It responds well to treatment, especially when it’s found early.
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A to Z: Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II for Parents
Mucopolysaccharidosis type II, or Hunter syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that affects mostly males.
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Stomachaches for Parents
Kids can have stomach pain for lots of reasons - not all of them related to the digestive system. Here are some clues about what could be going on.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) in Babies for Parents
When babies have reflux, they spit up. Often, this happens after a feeding. Some simple feeding changes can help most babies with reflux spit up less.
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Testicular Injuries for Teens
Serious testicular injuries are relatively uncommon, but testicular injury can be painful. Here's how you can protect yourself from injury.
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A to Z: Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome for Parents
Learn about inherited disorders and conditions that can affect the joints and connective tissues.