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Posted by: Raymond Troy, MD on Sep 24, 2026

Stress and emotions can sometimes show up as very real physical symptoms in kids, from stomachaches and headaches to nausea or a racing heart. Learn why this happens, when to talk with your child’s doctor, and how families can identify triggers and build healthy coping skills.

 
 
 

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Emergency! Testicular Torsion!
There aren’t many true emergencies in my field of pediatric urology, but torsion of the testicle is one of the more common ones that I face on a regular basis. Unfortunately, my experience is that most people are unaware of the issue, even though it can happen in 1 in 4,000 males under age 25.
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Furniture Tip-Overs: Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe
When children are stuck inside, they may try to turn your house into a playground. All parents of young children understand how quickly a trinket on a high shelf suddenly becomes a quest as alluring as the summit of Everest to a seasoned climber.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Is Social Media Making Your Kid Depressed?

Nov 30, 2017

A recent study identified a correlation between the increased amount of time teens spend using electronic devices and increased symptoms of depression. The study does not prove that increased screen time causes increased symptoms of depression, but does indicate that there may be a link between the two. Read More

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Teens and Tattoos: What Parents Need to Know

Aug 17, 2017

Americans love their ink. One in five have at least one tattoo, and the numbers are higher among young adults. So, it’s not surprising that teenage interest in tattoos is on the rise. Read More

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Fidget Spinners: Don't Get Injured by This Latest Craze

May 18, 2017

A couple of weeks ago, during a family visit to an aquarium, a gift shop display caught my eye. Tucked among the racks of plastic fish and shark magnets was a stack of small colorful propeller-like things. Read More

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Teens: Parents Hold the Key to Prevention

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Teens: Parents Hold the Key to Prevention

Apr 19, 2017

When it comes to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), many parents may feel uncomfortable talking with their teen. This is hardly surprising, as the “sex talk” tends to be the last thing most parents want to discuss! Read More

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Autism Diagnosis: A Parent's Perspective

Apr 02, 2017

Today is World Autism Day. Today, and every day, my world is autism. The first time a doctor mentioned autism to me I was shocked. Read More

Trick or Trigger? Halloween Safety for Allergy Patients

Trick or Trigger? Halloween Safety for Allergy Patients

Oct 26, 2016

First published October 2016 Updated October 2025 Many adults enjoy indulging in and handing out chocolaty treats on Halloween while experiencing conflicting feelings about all the sugar that children consume on the holiday. Read More

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Risks of Teen Pregnancy

Oct 21, 2016

Being pregnant as a teenager puts you at higher risk for having a baby born too early, with a low birth weight and, tragically, higher risk of death. Read More

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD): When Helping Preemies Breathe Leads to Complications

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD): When Helping Preemies Breathe Leads to Complications

Aug 29, 2016

Sometimes, when a baby is born too early and their lungs aren’t developed enough, they need to be given oxygen through a machine in order to breathe. Unfortunately, over time, this can damage the lung’s fragile airways and air sacks, ultimately leading to a condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Read More