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.
- 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?
- Lupus
- Milk Allergy
- My Friend Has a Food Allergy. How Can I Help?
- My Girlfriend Has a Peanut Allergy. Do We Have to Worry About Kissing?
- Peanut Allergy
- Poison Ivy
- PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
- Psoriasis
- Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
- Shellfish Allergy
- Smoking and Asthma
- Spirometry (Video)
- Stem Cell Transplants
- Thrombocytopenia
- Tree Nut Allergy
- Anemia
- Blood Test (Video)
- Crizanlizumab for People With Sickle Cell Disease
- Hydroxyurea for People With Sickle Cell Disease
- L-Glutamine for People With Sickle Cell Disease
- My Friend Has Sickle Cell Disease. How Can I Help?
- Sickle Cell Crisis (Pain Crisis)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Disease: Take Charge of Your Health
- Stem Cell Transplants
- Thrombocytopenia
- Transitioning Your Medical Care: Sickle Cell Disease
- Voxelotor for People With Sickle Cell Disease
- Will I Pass Sickle Cell Disease on to My Children?
- von Willebrand Disease
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Ankle Sprains
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
- Blount Disease
- Broken Bones
- Broken Collarbone (Clavicle Fracture)
- 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 (Video)
- 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 (SMA): 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
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy: Ira's Story (Video)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Concussions
- Concussions Center
- Concussions: Alex's Story
- Concussions: Prevention Tips
- Epilepsy
- Fainting
- Going Back to School After a Concussion
- Headaches
- How Can I Prevent Lyme Disease?
- Lyme Disease
- Migraine Headaches
- Strokes
- Tics
- Tourette Syndrome
- What to Do After a Head Injury
- When Can Teens Go Back to Sports After a Concussion?
- Why Do People Get Depressed?
- Why Wear a Helmet If It Can't Prevent Concussions?
- 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
- Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation
- Stem Cell Transplants
- Steroids and Cancer Treatment
- Thrombocytopenia
- 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)
- Albinism
- Dwarfism
- Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video)
- Genes and Genetics
- Hydroxyurea for People With Sickle Cell Disease
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- L-Glutamine for People With Sickle Cell Disease
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Sickle Cell Disease: Take Charge of Your Health
- Turner Syndrome
- Voxelotor for People With Sickle Cell Disease
- What Is Hypoglycemia?
- Will I Pass Sickle Cell Disease on to My Children?
- von Willebrand Disease
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Diabetes Center
- Diabetes: Eating Smart
- Dwarfism
- Growth Problems
- Managing Diabetes at School
- My Friend Has Diabetes. How Can I Help?
- Sports, Exercise, and Diabetes
- Tips for Athletes With Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
- Type 2 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
- What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
- What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- EKG (Video)
- Echocardiogram
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
- ADHD
- ADHD Medicines
- ADHD: Tips to Try
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Therapy for ADHD
- Understanding Dyslexia
- 5 Tips for Surviving Shots
- Blood Test (Video)
- CAT Scan (Video)
- EKG (Video)
- Echocardiogram
- Getting an 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)
- Canker Sores
- Gum Disease
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
- What Causes Bad Breath?
- 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
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Weight Management: Strength Training Exercises (Video)
- What Can I Do About Overeating?
- What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
- When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
- Why Exercise Is Wise
- Concussions: Alex's Story
- Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video)
- Knee Injury: Caroline's Story
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Steven's Story (Video)
- Asthma
- 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)
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
- Breast Exams
- Can Getting the HPV Vaccine Help If I Already Have Genital Warts?
- Delayed Puberty
- Endometriosis
- Female Athlete Triad
- Hernias
- How Do People Get AIDS?
- Irregular Periods
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- PMS, Cramps, and Irregular Periods
- Pelvic Exams
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Testicular Injuries
- Testicular Torsion
- Turner Syndrome
- Vaginal Discharge: What's Normal, What's Not
- Varicocele
- Why Do My Testicles Ache?
- Earbuds
- Eardrum Injuries
- Hearing Aids
- How Can I Prevent Hearing Loss?
- Speech Problems
- Styes
- Visual Impairment
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Acne
- Athlete's Foot
- Blisters, Calluses, and Corns
- Bruises
- Can Acne Scars Be Removed?
- Cellulite
- Cuts, Scratches, and Scrapes
- Dandruff
- Head Lice
- Hives (Urticaria)
- I Got Blisters From a Sunburn. What Should I Do?
- Ingrown Toenails
- Jock Itch
- Lupus
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Psoriasis
- Ringworm
- Skin Abscesses
- Vitiligo
- What Can I Do About Acne?
- What Can I Do About the Rough Skin on My Arms?
- Wound Healing and Care
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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