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Follow these tips during your recovery after knee surgery.

A pulmonary function test shows how well your lungs are working. A complete test has three parts. You may be given the full test or only certain parts. The full test is painless and can last 45 to 90 minutes.

Often it’s hard to know which medical treatment choices you might face. Would you rather let someone you trust decide for you? A durable power of attorney for health care lets you name an agent to carry out your wishes. This happens only if you can’t express your wishes yourself.

An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an X-ray exam of your urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, and bladder). This test can help find stones or other problems with your urinary tract. Learn more about how the test is done and what to expect.

An X-ray uses a small amount of radiation to create images of your bones and internal organs. X-rays are most often used to detect bone or joint problems, or to check the heart and lungs (chest X-ray).

Epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis and orchitis is the inflammation of a testicle. These conditions are usually caused by an infection. Read on to learn about how these conditions are treated and what recovery is like.

Peyronie disease occurs when the penis curves during an erection. Learn about treatment options.

Beta-blockers decrease your heart's workload and help it beat more regularly. This can reduce chest pain. It may also lower your blood pressure.

A brain tumor can cause symptoms. Learn about what kinds of medicines can help.