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A dermoid cyst is the growth of normal tissue in an abnormal place in the body. The cyst is benign (not cancer). It contains different types of tissue, such as hair follicles, cartilage, sweat glands, and glands that make skin oils. A dermoid cyst in the brain or spinal cord is a rare type of dermoid cyst. They often appear in children under age 10, but can also appear in older children and young adults.

Impacted earwax is a buildup of the natural wax in the ear. Impacted earwax is very common. It can cause symptoms such as hearing loss.

CVS is very common. Your eyes may itch and tear, or be dry and red. You may not be able to focus well. These problems are the result of a lot of computer use.

After an injection, swelling and irritation (inflammation) can occur at the site where the needle entered the skin. This reaction can be from the needle or the medicine that was injected. Or it may be a reaction to both.

A fusion is a surgery to join two or more bones together. During a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), this is done on the spine. Two of the bones of your back (vertebrae) are joined together, and one of your spinal disks is removed.

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of treatment to fix a broken bone. It puts the pieces of a broken bone back together so they can heal.

Sixth nerve palsy is a problem with eye movement. It happens because of a problem with the sixth cranial nerve. In some cases sixth nerve palsy is present at birth (congenital). It can also result from other problems that occur later on. Treatment will depend on the cause.

Use this chart to help track your symptoms. By noting your symptoms every day, you can tell when they're getting worse.

You can travel if you have heart failure. You just need to plan ahead. Use this checklist when getting ready for your trip.