The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Urination Pain - Symptom (Male)Category: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Pain, burning or stinging when passing urine. Suspect pain if a young child starts to cry while passing urine
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Urine - Unusual ColorCategory: Genital or Urinary Symptoms
Information and guidance for when urine is an unusual color.
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Urine - Unusual OdorCategory: Genital or Urinary Symptoms
Information and guidance for when urine has an unusual odor.
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Urine with Blood - SymptomCategory: Genital or Urinary Symptoms
Information and guidance when urine has blood.
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Use of Ice and Heat (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: sports_and_fitness
Ice and heat are often used in treating injuries.
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Use of Medicines in Sports (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: pediatric_care
The primary use of medicines in sports is to treat pain and inflammation. Athletes may also take medicines to treat specific medical conditions, such as asthma or diabetes, or to treat common illnesses, like colds, congestion, cough, allergies,
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Use of Psychostimulant Medication: Tips for Parents—ADHD ToolkitCategory: substance_abuse
Help your teen be responsible with medication.
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Use of Psychostimulant Medication: Tips for Teens—ADHD ToolkitCategory: substance_abuse
Stimulant medications are defined as controlled substances under federal and state regulations. The possession of stimulant medication without a prescription is against the law
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