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  • A to Z: Spondylitis, Ankylosing for Parents


    Learn about chronic inflammatory diseases and conditions that affect the back and spine.

  • Hepatitis C for Teens


    The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through blood or other body fluids, and can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer. The most common way people become infected is by sharing drug paraphernalia.

  • Hepatitis for Parents


    Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Most cases are caused by a virus — either hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C — all of which can be passed to others by someone who is infected.

  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) for Parents


    Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) happens when the autonomic nervous system — which controls things like heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing — doesn't work as it should.

  • Leukemia for Parents


    Leukemia refers to cancers of the white blood cells. With the proper treatment, the outlook for kids with leukemia is quite good.

  • Crohn's Disease for Parents


    Crohn's disease is a chronic condition that causes parts of the bowel to get red and swollen. The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms, prevent other problems, and avoid flare-ups.

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) for Parents


    Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to two chronic diseases that cause intestinal inflammation: ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Although they have features in common, there are some important differences.

  • Hepatitis B for Teens


    Hepatitis B can move from one person to another through blood and other body fluids. For this reason, people usually get it through unprotected sex or by sharing needles.

  • Lupus for Parents


    Lupus is known as an autoimmune disease in which a person's immune system mistakenly works against the body's own tissues.

  • A to Z Symptom: Rectal Bleeding for Parents


    Learn about some common causes of rectal bleeding, most of which aren't serious.