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Hemorrhoids self-care, and when to see a doctor
Hemorrhoids are bundles of blood vessels all humans have in the anal area. While you…
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What’s a hernia, and how soon should you seek care?
A hernia develops when part of an internal organ or body part protrudes through an…
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What you should know about tumor removal surgery
Navigating complex cancer treatment can be overwhelming, especially when faced with the prospect of tumor…
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Going under: What you should know about general anesthesia
General anesthesia involves using many medications to render you unconscious during a surgery. This makes…
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Nerve blocks: An advancing option for pain
A nerve block is a special technique that stops a nerve from sending pain signals…
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Joint replacement recovery: When will I get back in the game?
Joint replacement patients often are able to return to work in a matter of weeks…
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Microvascular reconstruction: What to know
Microvascular reconstruction surgery is a technique for fixing defects in the body using blood vessels,…
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J-pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis
Patients with chronic ulcerative colitis may feel helpless when medications fail to control their condition.…
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Cervical disc surgery evolving, helping patients in new ways
A cervical disc is the cushion between the vertebrae that make up the spine. They…
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