Appendicitis is a condition that happens when your appendix gets inflamed. Acute appendicitis develops suddenly and can cause severe pain. If left...
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a condition where your stomach can’t empty properly, so food doesn’t move into...
What is whooping cough (pertussis)? Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by a bacteria called Bordetella...
What is tuberculosis (TB)? Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly affects the...
Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure used to diagnose medical conditions and perform surgery inside your belly (abdomen) and between your hips...
Thoracoscopy, pleuroscopy or thoracic endoscopy is a medical procedure to diagnose and treat various lung conditions. If you or a loved one are...
Amblyopia, or “lazy eye,” is the most common reason children can lose their vision. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that can cause hand numbness, tingling or elbow discomfort. If you’re dealing with these symptoms,...
What is colorectal cancer? Your colon and rectum make up your large intestine (large bowel), which is part of your digestive system. Colorectal...
To treat kidney cancer, your health care provider will consider the type of cancer, how advanced it is (the stage), how aggressive it is, your...