Archive for March 24th, 2006
Kids Questions about Menstruation
Friday, March 24th, 2006Common Questions Kids Ask About Periods
Children – both girls and boys – often have lots of questions about menstruation, such as:
How come only girls have periods? Explain that boys change in different ways during puberty, like the deepening of their voices and the growth of facial hair. Getting her [...]
Colitis, Crohn’s Disease Related
Friday, March 24th, 2006Ulcerative colitis and Crohn ’s disease are classified as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They have common symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea with or without blood, weight loss, fever and fatigue. In more severe cases, dehydration can result and hospitalization may be necessary. The goal of treatment is to reduce the chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal [...]
