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Hernias for Teens
A hernia is an opening or weakness in the wall of a muscle, tissue, or membrane that normally holds an organ in place. Learning to prevent hernias isn't hard to do - check out these tips.
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Rickets for Parents
Rickets is when bones become soft and weak, usually because a child doesn't get enough vitamin D. Most kids with rickets get better with treatment.
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Becker Muscular Dystrophy for Parents
Becker muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that gradually makes the body's muscles weaker and smaller. It causes less severe problems than the most common type of MD, Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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A to Z: Botulism, Wound for Parents
Learn about bacterial infections, foodborne illnesses, and conditions that affect the nervous system.
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A to Z: Botulism, Infant for Parents
Learn about bacterial infections, foodborne illnesses, and conditions that affect the nervous system.
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A to Z: Botulism, Foodborne for Parents
Learn about bacterial infections, foodborne illnesses, and conditions that affect the nervous system.
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Infant Botulism for Parents
Infant botulism can happen if a baby ingests bacteria that make toxins inside the body. Treatment can help a baby who gets it recover fully.
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Cardiomyopathy for Parents
Cardiomyopathy is when the heart muscle becomes weak and enlarged. This makes it hard for the heart to pump blood through the body. Treatments can help with the symptoms and sometimes stop it from getting worse, but usually there's no cure.
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A to Z: Hernia, Hiatal for Parents
Learn about hernias and conditions that affect the stomach, esophagus, and upper gastrointestinal tract.
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A to Z: Hernia, Epigastric for Parents
Learn about hernias and conditions that affect the abdomen and abdominal muscles.