Diseases & Conditions

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.

• Asthma Center
• Cancer Center
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Diabetes Center
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Managing Your Medical Care

Medical Tests & Procedures

• 5 Tips for Surviving Shots
• Blood Test (Video)
• CAT Scan (Video)
• Cardiac Catheterization
• EKG (Video)
• Echocardiogram
• Finding Low-Cost Medical Care
• 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)

Allergies, Asthma & the Immune System

• 5 Ways to Be Prepared for an Allergy Emergency
• Allergies
• Allergy Testing
• Asthma
• Asthma Center
• Celiac Disease
• 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
• Psoriasis
• Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
• Shellfish Allergy
• Smoking and Asthma
• Spirometry (Video)
• Stem Cell Transplants

Blood Disorders

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

Bones, Muscles & Joints

• Achilles Tendonitis
• Ankle Sprains
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
• Blount Disease
• Broken Bones
• Broken Collarbone (Clavicle Fracture)
• Buckle Fractures
• Bursitis
• Casts
• Cerebral Palsy: Ira's Story (Video)
• Comminuted Fractures
• Compression Fracture of the Spine
• Costochondritis
• Female Athlete Triad
• Fibromyalgia
• First Aid: Broken Bones
• Greenstick Fractures
• Groin Strain
• Hamstring Strain
• Hip Pointer
• How Broken Bones Heal
• Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
• Knee Injury: Caroline's Story
• Kyphosis
• Lupus
• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
• Medial Epicondylitis
• Meniscus Tears
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Osgood-Schlatter Disease
• Osteomyelitis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Proximal Biceps Tendonitis
• Quadriceps Contusion
• Repetitive Stress Injuries
• Scoliosis
• Scoliosis: Bracing
• 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

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

Cancer & Tumors

• Can I Have Children After Cancer Treatments?
• Cancer Basics
• Cancer Center
• Chemotherapy
• Dealing With Cancer
• Hodgkin Lymphoma
• Melanoma
• My Friend Has Cancer. How Can I Help?
• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
• Radiation Therapy
• Stem Cell Transplants
• Steroids and Cancer Treatment
• Types of Cancer Teens Get
• When Cancer Keeps You Home

Digestive System

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

Genetic, Chromosomal & Metabolic Conditions

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

Growth, Hormones & Diabetes

• Can Diabetes Be Prevented?
• Diabetes Center
• Diabetes: DJ's Story (Video)
• Diabetes: Marco's Story (Video)
• Dwarfism
• Growth Problems
• My Friend Has Diabetes. How Can I Help?
• Thyroid Disease
• 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

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

Kidneys & Urinary System

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

Learning Disorders

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

Lungs & Respiratory System

• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Cystic Fibrosis
• How to Use an Incentive Spirometer
• Incentive Spirometer
• Tuberculosis
• X-Ray (Video)

Mouth & Teeth

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

Overweight and Obesity

• 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
• Exercise Log Form
• Food Journal
• Gastric Sleeve Surgery
• Go, Slow, and Whoa! A Quick Guide to Healthy Eating
• Healthy Weight: Your Personal Plan
• How Can I Lose Weight Safely?
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• It Looks Like There's Dirt on My Skin That Won't Wash Off. What's Going On?
• 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

• 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

• Cleft Lip and Palate
• Corneal Abrasions
• Earbuds
• Hearing Aids
• Hearing Impairment
• Perforated Eardrum
• Speech Problems
• Styes
• Visual Impairment

Skin, Hair & Nails

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

Personal Stories

• Alopecia: Kayla's Story
• Asthma: Jordan's Story (Video)
• Asthma: Monica's Story (Video)
• Concussions: Alex's Story
• Diabetes: DJ's Story (Video)
• Diabetes: Marco's Story (Video)
• Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video)
• Knee Injury: Caroline's Story
• Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Steven's Story (Video)
• Teens Talk About Health (Video)

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• Kidneys and Urinary Tract
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• Male Reproductive System
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• Spleen and Lymphatic System