TENS Therapy

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS, offers pain relief for some people by sending low-voltage electrical current into the body.

Immunoglobulin A Deficiency

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is a blood protein that's part of your immune system. Your body makes IgA to help fight off sickness. Having an IgA deficiency means that you have low levels or no immunoglobulin A in your bloodstream.

Genetics and Immune Disorders

Severe immune disorders may be obvious right after birth. Other immune disorders may cause only mild symptoms and may not be noticed until later in childhood or early adulthood.

Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis is a rare disease that causes muscle inflammation and skin rash. It's one of a group of muscle diseases that cause muscle inflammation and swelling. It's different from other muscle diseases because it also causes skin problems.

Specialized Types of Cancer Surgery

Your medical team may advise one of several different types of surgery as part of your cancer treatment. These types include cryosurgery, laser surgery, microsurgery, and electrosurgery. Learn more about these types of surgery used for cancer treatment.

Pinched Nerve

Radiculopathy, commonly called pinched nerve, often occurs in the low back.

Immunotherapy: What Is It?

Immunotherapy is a treatment that uses the body's immune system to help treat or prevent health problems. Learn about the uses of immunotherapy.

Living with an Ostomy

When your body is unable to remove waste in the normal way, you may need an ostomy. This is an opening that is created surgically somewhere on the body to help the body get rid of stool or urine.