Tween and teen health
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Amenorrhea
Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) may be linked to an underlying, treatable problem. Learn about amenorrhea causes and when to seek help.
Chronic cough
A cough that lasts for weeks could be caused by smoking, postnasal drip, asthma, acid reflux, respiratory infections, COPD or another underlying problem.
Coma
Learn what can cause this state of prolonged loss of consciousness. While a coma rarely lasts longer than a few weeks, some people never wake from one.
Diarrhea
Learn more about what causes this common digestive condition, and how you can treat and prevent it.
Dysarthria
This condition affects muscles used for speaking. Speech therapy and treating the underlying cause may improve speech.
Growth plate fractures
Growth plate fractures — This common childhood bone injury often needs immediate treatment as it can result in a shorter, longer or crooked limb.
Heart palpitations
Know when and how feelings of a rapid, fluttering or pounding heartbeat are treated.
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Learn about the causes and treatment of heavy menstrual periods.
Hiccups
Caused by spasms of your diaphragm that you can't control, hiccups are usually harmless. Rarely, hiccups may be a sign of an underlying medical problem.
Multiple sclerosis
This nervous system disorder causes a range of symptoms — and while there's no cure, it's possible to have long periods of remission.
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