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This surgery is done to repair a condition in which the lining of the rectum slips out of the anus. Learn about surgical options, risks and results.

Learn more about how to prepare for this painless diagnostic test that creates detailed pictures of the inside of the body without using radiation.

Learn about symptoms, treatment, self-care tips and prevention of bee stings, which in some people cause severe allergic reaction.

This cardiac therapy device delivers shocks to control dangerous heartbeats. Learn when you might need an ICD and how it's placed in the chest.

Scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. Young children and older adults are most at risk of serious complications.

Find out what to expect during a HIDA scan — a nuclear imaging procedure used to diagnose liver, gallbladder and bile duct problems.

This fruit cobbler is a lighter version of the traditional fat-laden, biscuit-topped dessert.

Sed rate is a blood test that can reveal inflammatory activity in your body. It's often used to help diagnose conditions affecting your joints or muscles.

A hole that surgeons make through the front of the neck and into the windpipe, also known as the trachea, helps breathing when the usual route for breathing is blocked or reduced.

These shots can help relieve pain, swelling and irritation. Potential side effects generally limit the number of cortisone shots you can receive in one year.

Learn the reasons for this surgical procedure to deliver a baby, the risks and tips for recovery.

This heart CT test can show calcium deposits in the blood vessels. Know how the findings relate to your heart disease risk.

This is a range of conditions that cause sudden low blood flow to the heart. An example is a heart attack. Know the symptoms, causes and treatment.

Have a burning, itching or throbbing eye? Find out possible causes of eye pain and when it's time to call a healthcare professional.

This eye condition often looks much worse than it feels. Find out possible causes of inflamed, irritated eyes and when to call the doctor.

Knee pain: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of knee joint pain.

Statin side effects can be uncomfortable but are rarely dangerous.

Trauma, nervous system conditions and chronic diseases are some of the possible causes of this common symptom.

Learn more about this condition that can narrow different arteries, including ones that supply blood to your kidneys, brain, heart or belly area.

Learn about the causes and treatment for pain in and around the hip joint.