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Sometimes referred to as teenage years, youth, or puberty, adolescence covers the period from roughly age 10 to 20 in a child ' s development. Adolescence is a border between adulthood and childhood, and as such it has ... |
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No Menstrual Period (Amenorrhea)
Amenorrhea is the medical term for the absence of menstruation . There are two types of amenorrhea, primary and secondary.
Bulimia
Bulimia is an illness defined by food binges or recurrent episodes of significant overeating accompanied by a sense of loss of control. The affected person then uses various methods - such as vomit...
Bulimia is an illness defined by food binges or recurrent episodes of significant overeating accompanied by a sense of loss of control. The affected person then uses various methods - such as vomit...
Painful Menstruation
Painful menstrual periods are periods in which a woman experiences crampy lower abdominal pain, sharp pain that comes and goes, aching pain, or possibly back pain.
Painful menstrual periods are periods in which a woman experiences crampy lower abdominal pain, sharp pain that comes and goes, aching pain, or possibly back pain.
Cold Sore
Herpes labialis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small and usually painful blisters on the skin of the lips, mouth, gums, or lip area. These bliste...
Herpes labialis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small and usually painful blisters on the skin of the lips, mouth, gums, or lip area. These bliste...
Nearsightedness
Nearsightedness is when the eyes focus incorrectly, making distant objects appear blurred.
Nearsightedness is when the eyes focus incorrectly, making distant objects appear blurred.
Obesity
Obesity is a term used to describe body weight that is much greater than what is considered healthy. If you are obese, you have a much higher amount of body fat than lean muscle mass. Adults with a...
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms that typically occur about 5 to 11 days before a woman starts her monthly menstrual cycle. The symptoms usually ...
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms that typically occur about 5 to 11 days before a woman starts her monthly menstrual cycle. The symptoms usually ...
Social Anxiety Disorder
Social phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of situations that may involve scrutiny or judgment by others, such as parties and other social events.
Stuttering
Stuttering is a disorder that involves hesitation, repetition, or stumbling while speaking.
Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot is an infection of the feet caused by fungus. The medical term is tinea pedis. Athlete's foot may last for a short or long time and may come back after treatment.
Athlete's foot is an infection of the feet caused by fungus. The medical term is tinea pedis. Athlete's foot may last for a short or long time and may come back after treatment.
Sprains and Strains
Sprain refers to damage or tearing of ligaments or a joint capsule. Strain refers to damage or tearing of a muscle.
Sprain refers to damage or tearing of ligaments or a joint capsule. Strain refers to damage or tearing of a muscle.
Jock Itch
Jock itch, also called tinea cruris or ringworm of the groin, is an infection of the groin area caused by fungus.
Jock itch, also called tinea cruris or ringworm of the groin, is an infection of the groin area caused by fungus.
Papillomavirus Infections
Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by human papillomavirus. This is a group of more than one hundred viruses, at least thirty-five of...
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder that causes repeated, unexpected attacks of intense fear. These attacks may last from minutes to hours. See also: Generalized anxiety disorder
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person refuses to stay at even the minimum body weight considered normal for their age and height. Persons with this disorder may have an intense f...
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person refuses to stay at even the minimum body weight considered normal for their age and height. Persons with this disorder may have an intense f...
Genital Warts (HPV)
We are all familiar with warts as harmless but ugly soft small growths on the skin.But warts found in the genital area - on the vagina, penis, vulva, anus or cervix - are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and require immediate medical attention. Why? They are contagious and they are a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Not only that, they increase your risk for certain cancers - find out more in the Genital Warts Learning Center's Complications Section.
We are all familiar with warts as harmless but ugly soft small growths on the skin.But warts found in the genital area - on the vagina, penis, vulva, anus or cervix - are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and require immediate medical attention. Why? They are contagious and they are a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Not only that, they increase your risk for certain cancers - find out more in the Genital Warts Learning Center's Complications Section.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is the use of illegal drugs, or the misuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs. See also: Drug abuse and dependence; Drug abuse first aid.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Parenting is exhausting and challenging, but parenting a child with ADHD presents unique challenges. Less than 10% of the population has ADHD, but ADHD is a family, school and community affair. A 2 year old child should be able to attend to a task for 6 minutes, and a child entering kindergarten should be able to concentrate for 15 minutes. People with ADHD are impulsive, hyperactive and have a limited attention span. If you or someone you know has these symptoms, consult Healthline's ADHD Learning Center for more information about the symptoms of ADHD.
Alcohol Abuse
Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is the most commonly used drug in the world. Pharmacologically, alcohol is classified as a central nervous system depressant.
ACL Tear
An anterior cruciate ligament injury is extreme stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. A tear may be partial or complete.
An anterior cruciate ligament injury is extreme stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. A tear may be partial or complete.
Conduct Disorder
Conduct disorder is a disorder of childhood and adolescence that involves chronic behavior problems, such as: Defiant, impulsive, or antisocial behavior; Drug use; Criminal activity.
Dislocations
A dislocation is a separation of two bones where they meet at a joint. (Joints are areas where two bones come together) A dislocated bone is no longer in its normal position. A dislocation may also...
A dislocation is a separation of two bones where they meet at a joint. (Joints are areas where two bones come together) A dislocated bone is no longer in its normal position. A dislocation may also...
Heat Emergencies
Heat emergencies fall into three categories of increasing severity: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
Heat emergencies fall into three categories of increasing severity: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
Teenage Depression
Adolescent depression is a disorder occurring during the teenage years marked by persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities. See also: Depressi...
Adolescent depression is a disorder occurring during the teenage years marked by persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities. See also: Depressi...
MRSA Infection
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an infection caused by a strain of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteria that is highly resistant to antibiotics.
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As a developmental psychologist specializing in adolescent health for 25 years, Dr. Nancy Brown has worked with teens in addressing their health issues. She specializes in answering teens' questions that remain even after sex education classes and "the talk" with their parents. She also offers advice to parents about communications with their teens.
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