Epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis and orchitis is the inflammation of a testicle. These conditions are usually caused by an infection. Read on to learn about how these conditions are treated and what recovery is like.
Endometriosis can vary from minimal to severe. Even early stages can cause a large amount of pain. The 4 stages are based on a complex scoring system.
Even after treatment, most women have symptoms off and on until menopause. There is a lot you can do to help yourself feel better.
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.