If you have a problem swallowing foods or liquids, you may have dysphagia.

After a medical evaluation to find the cause of your dysphagia, your healthcare provider will create a treatment plan for you. You may need to take medicines. In some cases, your provider may suggest an esophageal dilation or surgery.

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders tell hospital staff not to perform potentially life-saving measures, such as CPR, if the person's heart and lungs stop working.

Digoxin is a heart medicine that helps slow your heartbeat and helps your heart beat stronger.

DVT is a blood clot in a deep vein. Preventing a blood clot means improving blood flow back to your heart.

Cervical cryotherapy is a procedure that removes abnormal cells from the cervix. Here's what you need to know about the procedure.

During a colostomy part of the colon (large intestine) is removed or disconnected. If the large intestine was diseased, it may be removed. If it was injured, it may be disconnected for a short time while it heals, then reconnected after a certain period of time.

Cirrhosis is a lifelong (chronic) liver problem. Read on to learn more.

Cirrhosis is a condition where the liver is damaged. Follow your doctor's instructions closely to get the most out of your treatment.

Nonstop flow of blood from the heart to the body and back to the heart again is called circulation. Blood vessels are hollow muscular tubes that carry blood throughout your body, much like pipes circulate water in your home.