Parents or guardians of children who experience bedwetting at night or accidents during the day should treat this problem with understanding and patience. This loss of urinary control is called urinary incontinence or just incontinence. Although it affects many young…
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) What is autism? Autism is a complex developmental disability that causes problems with social interaction and communication. Symptoms usually start before age three and can cause delays or problems in many different skills that develop from…
Antenatal care (during pregnancy)
Is prenatal care important? Yes! You can help make sure that you and your baby will be healthy by following some simple guidelines and checking in throughout your pregnancy with your doctor. What will happen during prenatal visits? Your doctor…
Asperger syndrome
What is Asperger syndrome? Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder, a group of conditions that include autism and other disorders with similar symptoms, such as problems with language and communication, and repetitive or restrictive patterns of thoughts and behavior.…
Acne
What is acne? Acne is a disorder that causes outbreaks of skin lesions commonly called pimples. It is caused by the skin’s oil glands making too much sebum, an oily substance, which leads to plugged pores. It also can be…
Erectile dysfunction
What is Erectile Dysfunction (ED) ED is the same thing as impotence and means that a man is not able to get or keep an erection firm enough for successful sexual intercourse.• If you have ED, it does not mean…
ADHD
What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. It is sometimes referred to as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with…