Diseases & Conditions (for Teens)

From asthma to ulcers, this section is loaded with articles about diseases and conditions that can affect teens. Look here for health information and resources for yourself or someone you care about.

Medical Tests & Procedures (for Teens)

• 5 Tips for Surviving Shots
• Blood Test (Video)
• CAT Scan (Video)
• Cardiac Catheterization
• EKG (Video)
• Echocardiogram
• IV (Video)
• Is It Normal to Feel Sick During a Blood Draw?
• MRI (Video)
• Managing Your Medical Care
• Spinal Fusion Surgery
• Spirometry (Video)
• Stem Cell Transplants
• Strep Test (Video)
• Upper GI (Video)
• Urine Test (Video)
• X-Ray (Video)

Allergies, Asthma & the Immune System (for Teens)

• 5 Ways to Be Prepared for an Allergy Emergency
• Allergies
• Allergy Testing
• Asthma
• Asthma Center
• Celiac Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
• Eczema
• Egg Allergy
• Food Allergies
• Food Allergies and Travel
• Food Allergies: How to Cope
• Hives (Urticaria)
• How Can I Deal With My Asthma?
• Milk Allergy
• My Friend Has HIV. How Can I Help?
• My Friend Has a Food Allergy. How Can I Help?
• My Girlfriend Has a Peanut Allergy. Do We Have to Worry About Kissing?
• Nut and Peanut Allergy
• Poison Ivy
• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
• Psoriasis
• Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
• Shellfish Allergy
• Smoking and Asthma
• Spirometry (Video)
• Stem Cell Transplants
• Thrombocytopenia

Blood Disorders (for Teens)

• Anemia
• Blood Test (Video)
• Blood Types
• Donating Blood
• My Friend Has Sickle Cell Disease. How Can I Help?
• Sickle Cell Crisis (Pain Crisis)
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Stem Cell Transplants
• Thrombocytopenia
• Transitioning Your Medical Care: Sickle Cell Disease
• Will I Pass Sickle Cell Disease on to My Children?
• von Willebrand Disease

Bones, Muscles & Joints (for Teens)

• Achilles Tendonitis
• Ankle Sprains
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
• Blount Disease
• Broken Bones
• Broken Collarbone (Clavicle Fracture)
• Buckle Fractures
• 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 the Joints Work
• 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: 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

Brain & Nervous System (for Teens)

• Cerebral Palsy
• Cerebral Palsy: Ira's Story (Video)
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Concussions
• Concussions: Alex's Story
• Concussions: Getting Better
• Epilepsy
• Fainting
• Headaches
• How Can I Prevent Lyme Disease?
• Lyme Disease
• Migraine Headaches
• School and Concussions
• Sports and Concussions
• Strokes
• Tics
• Tourette Syndrome
• Why Do People Get Depressed?
• Why Wear a Helmet If It Can't Prevent Concussions?

Cancer & Tumors (for Teens)

• Can I Have Children After Cancer Treatments?
• Cancer Basics
• Cancer Center
• Chemotherapy
• Dealing With Cancer
• Melanoma
• My Friend Has Cancer. How Can I Help?
• Radiation Therapy
• Stem Cell Transplants
• Steroids and Cancer Treatment

Digestive System (for Teens)

• 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)

Genetic, Chromosomal & Metabolic Conditions (for Teens)

• Albinism
• Dwarfism
• Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video)
• Klinefelter Syndrome
• Metabolic Syndrome
• The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders
• Turner Syndrome
• What Is Hypoglycemia?
• Will I Pass Sickle Cell Disease on to My Children?
• von Willebrand Disease

Growth, Hormones & Diabetes (for Teens)

• Can Diabetes Be Prevented?
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Diabetes Center
• Dwarfism
• Growth Problems
• My Friend Has Diabetes. How Can I Help?
• Type 1 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
• Type 1 Diabetes: What Is It?
• Type 2 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
• Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?

Heart & Cardiovascular System (for Teens)

• Arrhythmias
• Atrial Septal Defect
• Cardiac Catheterization
• Coarctation of the Aorta
• EKG (Video)
• Echocardiogram
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• Ventricular Septal Defect

Kidneys & Urinary System (for Teens)

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

Learning Disorders (for Teens)

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

Lungs & Respiratory System (for Teens)

• Asthma
• Asthma Center
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition
• Dietary Tips for Teens With Cystic Fibrosis
• How to Use an Incentive Spirometer
• Incentive Spirometer
• X-Ray (Video)

Mouth & Teeth Problems (for Teens)

• Canker Sores
• Gum Disease
• Peritonsillar Abscess
• What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
• What Causes Bad Breath?

Overweight and Obesity (for Teens)

• 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
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Therapy and Weight Management
• Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
• Weight Loss Surgery
• Weight Management: Strength Training Exercises (Video)
• What Can I Do About Overeating?
• When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
• Who Can Get Weight Loss Surgery?
• Why Exercise Is Wise
• Will My Monthly Cycle Go Back to Normal With PCOS Treatment?

Sexual Health & Reproductive System (for Teens)

• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
• Breast Exams
• Can Getting the HPV Vaccine Help If I Already Have Genital Warts?
• Delayed Puberty
• Endometriosis
• Female Athlete Triad
• How Do People Get AIDS?
• 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?

Sight, Speech & Hearing (for Teens)

• Earbuds
• Eardrum Injuries
• Hearing Aids
• Hearing Impairment
• Speech Problems
• Styes
• Visual Impairment

Skin, Hair & Nails (for Teens)

• Abscess
• Acanthosis Nigricans
• Athlete's Foot
• Blisters, Calluses, and Corns
• Bruises
• Can Acne Scars Be Removed?
• Can I Prevent Acne?
• Cellulite
• Cuts, Scratches, and Scrapes
• Dandruff
• Head Lice
• Hives (Urticaria)
• I Got Blisters From a Sunburn. What Should I Do?
• Ingrown Toenails
• Jock Itch
• Molluscum Contagiosum
• Paronychia
• Pityriasis Rosea
• Psoriasis
• Ringworm
• Vitiligo
• What Can I Do About the Rough Skin on My Arms?
• Why Do I Get Acne?
• Wound Healing and Care

Personal Stories (for Teens)

• Concussions: Alex's Story
• Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video)
• Knee Injury: Caroline's Story
• Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Steven's Story (Video)
• Teens Talk About Health (Video)