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A to Z: Obesity, Morbid for Parents
Learn about causes and complications of obesity and morbid obesity.
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Surgeries and Procedures: Laryngoscopy for Parents
Laryngoscopy, a visual examination below the back of the throat, can help discover the causes of voice and breathing problems, pain in the throat or ear, difficulty in swallowing, narrowing of the throat, blockages in the airway, and vocal cord problems.
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A to Z: Postoperative Pain for Parents
Postoperative pain is pain or discomfort after surgery.
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A to Z: Diabetic Ketoacidosis for Parents
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can be a life-threatening complication of uncontrolled diabetes.
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A to Z: Osteodystrophy for Parents
Learn about complications of kidney and liver disease and conditions that affect bone development.
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A to Z Symptom: Sore Throat for Parents
A sore throat can be caused by many things, from viral and bacterial infections to seasonal allergies and gastroesophageal reflux.
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A to Z: Cyst, Ovarian for Parents
Learn about complications of ovulation and conditions that affect the female reproductive system.
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Hemangiomas: Suzanne's Story for Parents
When Anna was born, she developed red spots that her parents learned were hemangiomas, benign birthmarks that she eventually outgrew. Her mother tells her story.
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Shingles for Parents
Shingles isn't very common in kids - it mostly affects older people. Find out what causes shingles, symptoms to watch for, and what to do if your child has it.
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Dwarfism for Parents
Dwarfism is a condition that is characterized by short stature. Many of the possible complications of dwarfism are treatable, and people of short stature lead healthy, active lives.