A neck fracture is a break (fracture) in one or more bones in the neck.

Tethered cord syndrome is a problem with the bottom of the spinal cord. It becomes attached with tight tissues that don’t let the cord move and grow normally in the spinal column.

A prostate abscess is a pocket of infection in the prostate gland. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and possible complications.

SSLR is linked to certain medicines used to treat an infection, and to other health conditions.

Serum sickness is an immune system reaction. It is triggered by antiserums or antivenins, and by certain types of proteins in medicines used to treat an infection or condition.

After any kind of surgery, many people have slow bowels and trouble urinating. This is common and lasts for a few days or so.

Polyarthritis is a term for arthritis that affects five or more joints at the same time. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Spirometry is a type of breathing test. It is a painless test often used to find the cause of lung problems.

Many people have consistently low self-esteem. This means they don’t feel good about themselves most of the time.

Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is a special type of dialysis. It’s mostly used to help very sick people whose kidneys suddenly start to fail.