Tween and teen health
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Pelvic exam
Find out what happens during this exam, why it might be needed and how to prepare.
Epilepsy surgery
Surgery may provide relief from epileptic seizures when medications aren't working.
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
Learn about lumbar puncture, which removes a sample of cerebrospinal fluid to find infections, bleeding and other conditions. It also is called a spinal tap.
Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
Learn what to expect with these tests, which are done to make sure your bone marrow is healthy.
Diskectomy
This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.
Otoplasty
Learn about this cosmetic procedure, which is done to change the appearance of your ears. Understand risks and what results to expect after surgery.
Type 1 diabetes
Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment of this chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Ulcerative colitis
This type of inflammatory bowel disease affects the innermost lining of your digestive tract. Learn about available treatments for this often exhausting condition.
Broken arm
Treatment depends on the site and severity of the injury. Simple breaks might be treated with a sling and ice. Complicated fractures may require surgery.
Cavernous malformations
Understand the symptoms that may occur when blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord are tightly packed and contain slow-moving blood.
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