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Overview of the Male Anatomy

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — The following is an overview of the male reproductive anatomy. The following is an overview of the male reproductive anatomy: Illustration of the anatomy of the male reproductive tract - the opening at the end of the digestive tract where bowel ...More…
What is substance abuse/chemical dependence?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — There are three different terms used to define substance-related disorders, including substance abuse, substance dependence, and chemical dependence. There are three different terms used to define substance-related disorders, including the following:More…
Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depression

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Manic depression affects more than 5.7 million American adults, 18 years of age and older, each year. And, twenty to 30 percent of adult bipolar patients report having their first manic episode before the age of 20. When symptoms are present ...More…
What is dysthymia?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Dysthymia, also known as dysthymic disorder, is classified as a type of affective disorder (also called mood disorder) that often resembles a less severe, yet more chronic form of major (clinical) depression. Dysthymia, also known as dysthymic ...More…
What is major depression?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Major depression is classified as a type of affective disorder that goes beyond the day's ordinary ups and downs, and has become a serious medical condition and important health concern in this country. There is an increased incidence of ...More…
Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depression

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — There are many different mood disorders affecting adolescents that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. There are many different mood disorders affecting adolescents that require clinical care by a physician or ...More…
Child and Adolescent Bulimia Nervosa

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Bulimia, and the malnutrition that results, can adversely affect nearly every organ system in the body, increasing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Consult your child's physician for more information. Specific treatment for ...More…
What is anorexia nervosa?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by low body weight, a distorted body image, amenorrhea, and an intense fear of gaining weight. Anorexia nervosa (AN), a form of self-starvation, is an eating disorder characterized by low body ...More…
Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Among adolescents with eating disorders, many also have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Lucile Packard Children's Hospital offers the only comprehensive program in Northern California that treats adolescent and pediatric eating ...More…
What is acne?

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Acne is very common - nearly 17 million people in the US are affected by this condition. Acne most often begins in puberty. During puberty, the male sex hormones (androgens) increase in both boys and girls, causing the sebaceous glands to become ...More…
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — The best way to prevent your son or daughter from contracting an STD is to advise them to abstain from any type of sexual intercourse. However, if they decide to become sexually active, or are currently sexually active, there are several ...More…
Physical Examination: Adolescent Male

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — As a male matures from a young boy into a man, there are many important things to consider regarding his health and development. As a male matures from a young boy into a man, there are many important things to consider regarding his health and ...More…

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