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Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a condition caused by damage to veins from a blood clot. PTS can cause chronic pain, swelling, and other symptoms in your leg. It may develop in the weeks or months after a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the leg.

A Meckel's scan is an imaging test used to detect a Meckel's diverticulum. This is a small, abnormal pocket in the wall of a child's large intestine. Learn more about why your child might need a Meckel scan, how the scan is done, and what the risks are.

Endovascular repair is a type of treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). An AAA is a bulge in the wall of the large artery below your heart.

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition that can cause aching and stiffness. It tends to affect the neck, shoulders, and hips. The aching and stiffness are usually worse in the morning.

Testicular appendage torsion is the twisting of a small piece of tissue above a testicle. This can cause pain and swelling that gets worse over time. Learn more about this condition, including what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Testicular appendage torsion is the twisting of a small piece of tissue above a testicle. This can cause pain and swelling that gets worse over time. Learn more about this condition, including what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

A pericardial window is surgery done on the sac around the heart. Know what to expect before, during, and after this surgery.

A vitrectomy is a type of eye surgery to treat problems with the retina and vitreous.

A vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) is a device that can help prevent seizures. It can also treat depression, obesity, and other conditions. The pulse generator sits in your chest under your skin, and the leads run from the generator to a vagus nerve in your neck. The device is put in during a surgery.