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  • A to Z: Obesity, Morbid for Parents


    Learn about causes and complications of obesity and morbid obesity.

  • 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.

  • A to Z: Diabetic Ketoacidosis for Parents


    Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can be a life-threatening complication of uncontrolled diabetes.

  • A to Z: Osteodystrophy for Parents


    Learn about complications of kidney and liver disease and conditions that affect bone development.

  • A to Z: Postoperative Pain for Parents


    Postoperative pain is pain or discomfort after surgery.

  • 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.

  • A to Z: Cyst, Ovarian for Parents


    Learn about complications of ovulation and conditions that affect the female reproductive system.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for Teens


    Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disease for doctors to diagnose — and even fully understand. Find out more about this often misunderstood condition.