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An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on or inside an ovary. These cysts are very common in women of all ages.

Many people who have a stroke have problems with the arm and leg on one side of their body. Good positioning after a stroke can help treat problems with your affected arm, leg, and vision. It can also help prevent new problems from developing.

Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is when the ovaries stop working normally before the age of 40. An ovary does not release an egg each month as it should. This can cause symptoms and make it much less likely to get pregnant.

A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that can block blood flow to the lungs. This is a medical emergency. Read on to learn more about this condition including diagnosis, treatment, and long-term concerns.

A modified barium swallow (also called a video fluoroscopic swallowing exam) is a test that checks your ability to swallow different consistencies of fluids and solid materials. It also helps in planning treatment, if needed.

Your healthcare provider has told you that you have overactive bladder syndrome (OAB). Why OAB occurs is not known. But treatments are available to help control the bladder muscle and manage OAB. Read on to learn more.

Children with urinary tract problems may require clean intermittent catheterization (CIC). This is the temporary placement of a tube (catheter) to help drain the bladder. A parent or another adult does CIC until the child learns how to do it. Children as young as 5 years old can do their own CICs.

A CT colonography is used to view the inside of your lower digestive tract (colon and rectum). It can help screen for colon cancer and for polyps. This test is sometimes called virtual colonoscopy.

Venous thrombolytic therapy is a treatment that uses medicine to dissolve a blood clot in a vein in your arm or leg. Here's what you need to know about this procedure.