“Doctors, What Symptoms Do People Often Ignore That They Shouldn’t?” (66 Answers)

Swelling in your ankles, legs, and feet. Your lymph nodes acting up out of nowhere. Changes in your urinary habits. What do ...
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Experiencing Chest Pain After Surgery

David Hampton, MD, is currently an Assistant Professor of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at the University of Chicago and is board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. If you have ...
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Rotator Cuff Repair

What is a rotator cuff repair? The rotator cuff is made up of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place. It’s one of the most important parts of the shoulder. It allows you to lift your arm ...
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Pericardial Window

What is a pericardial window? A pericardial window is a procedure done on the sac around the heart. Surgically removing a small part of the sac lets healthcare providers drain extra fluid from the sac ...
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What Is a Surgical Excision?

Jennifer Schwartz, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Yale School of Medicine. Excision means to surgically remove an entire growth, tissue, organ, or ...