A vitrectomy is a surgical surgery that removes the fluid inside your eyeball known as vitreous humor or simply vitreous.Vitreous tissue can be removed for a variety of reasons. It's...
Breast reconstruction is a procedure that reconstructs the breasts following a mastectomy or lumpectomy. Reconstruction may require multiple procedures. Breast reconstruction can be...
If you have neck pain frequently during a migraine episode, you might worry if it's an indication of anything more serious, or if your migraine isn't actually a migraine.Although...
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory form of arthritis. It causes a widespread body inflammation that can damage your joints and bones. Over time, ankylosing spondylitis...
Seeing a therapist for your osteoarthritis (OA) is probably not that surprising—at least, not if it's a physical or occupational therapist. But what about consulting a therapist?...
When you have a chronic inflammatory condition like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or multiple sclerosis, you nearly always have to take medicine. There's a strong...
Varicose veins are blue, bulging, or twisted veins that can be seen and felt just beneath the skin's surface. Since the veins in your legs deliver blood from your toes to your...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease that destroys the smooth cartilage lining of your joints. It's not easy. The symptoms may appear gradually, developing over time until...
Oral cancer is a term used to describe cancer that affects the lips, teeth, tongue, gums, and other parts of the oral cavity. Oral cancer is a serious disease that has a higher mortality...
Headaches can be a difficult health problem to deal with. Although severe headaches and migraines are very common in the United States, affecting roughly 20% of women and 10% of men,...