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What does it mean if you have high blood proteins? Learn about the role proteins play in your body and the possible causes of this blood test result.

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment for this condition, in which too much amniotic fluid builds up during pregnancy.

Pain when wearing shoes and difficulty walking can signal a broken toe — so see your health care provider to help it heal and ease pain.

Learn more about these abnormal areas sometimes seen incidentally during brain imaging.

Learn about causes, treatments and self care for bags under eyes, which become more common as you age.

Examining your testicles regularly can help you notice changes when they occur and identify testicular problems.

Examining liver tissue can be a vital step in diagnosing and treating many liver conditions. Find out what to expect from this important procedure.

This type of therapy is a well-known treatment for decompression sickness, but it has other uses. Find out about why and how oxygen may help heal the body.

Learn what to expect during this procedure to remove lymph nodes for testing. The results can show whether cancer has spread.

Learn what to expect from this breast-conserving surgical procedure.

Learn about this operation to remove the breast tissue from one or both breasts. Find out about risks, results and what you can expect.

This symptom might not require a checkup. But if you've gone through menopause, contact your health care team to find out the cause of bleeding from the vagina.

Ankle surgery, such as joint fusion or replacement, can treat pain and improve mobility for people with arthritis of the ankle.

Many things can trigger frequent bowel movements. Find out what may be causing your extra bathroom trips and when it's time to call a healthcare professional.

Find out about the different types of kidney transplants — surgeries that are done to treat kidney failure.

Wondering what your diet will be like after your surgery? Learn which foods will help you heal and lose weight safely.

Find out more about this surgery to remove fat, breast tissue and skin from the breasts.

Learn what to expect during this surgery that involves removing all or part of your thyroid gland.

Learn more about nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Learn about remedies that may help ease that queasy feeling.

Bariatric surgery can be a helpful weight loss tool — but it's not for everyone. Learn about available procedures and the risks and results of surgery.