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First, your healthcare provider tries to determine the cause of your problem in order to suggest ways to relieve pain. Here you will find some suggestions to reduce symptoms.

Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy (EPF) is one of the surgeries used to treat chronic strain of the plantar fascia. It is done as an outpatient procedure. It takes about an hour to do and may be done at a hospital, a same-day surgical facility, or in your doctor's office. Read this to learn more.

After peripheral artery bypass surgery, plan on being in the hospital for about 3 to 8 days. The length of your stay depends on the type of bypass you have, your health, and how you respond to surgery.

When you both feel ready for sex, start slowly. Here are tips for resuming safe sexual intimacy.

Before hemodialysis can be done, a way for blood to leave and return to your body (an access) is needed. A hemodialysis access is often made in your arm. The two main types of accesses are an arteriovenous fistula (AV fistula) and an arteriovenous graft (AV graft).

Syncope (fainting) has many causes. Sometimes it's not serious. In other cases, it's a sign of a heart problem. Read on to learn more.

Your healthcare provider will ask you about your fainting episode and your past health. They'll also do an exam. You may need a number of tests to assess your symptoms

Cystectomy is surgery to remove the urinary bladder. It may be done in certain cases of bladder cancer. Your doctor can discuss the risks and benefits of the surgery with you.

Learn the different types of brain aneurysms.