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Knowing the causes of your stress will help you find ways to manage it.

When you're feeling stressed, some simple exercises can provide relief right away.

An abscess is a pocket of pus that forms around an infection. Pus is a fluid made up of germs (bacteria), white blood cells, and other matter. Draining pus from an infected area or organ inside the body may be needed. This helps heal the infection.

A bone X-ray is a way to take pictures of bones. Low dose radiation (X-rays) is passed through the body, producing images of the bones on film.

Embolization is a procedure to block a blood vessel. It is done to stop severe bleeding. Or it is done to stop blood flow to a part of the body. A catheter (thin, flexible tube) is put into a blood vessel through a small incision. It is often done by a doctor called an interventional radiologist.

Peripheral arterial angioplasty may be done to restore blood flow when you have a narrowed or blocked artery in your arm or leg. A stent may also be used to hold your artery open. Learn what to expect from this procedure.

A PET scan can show changes in how an organ or tissue works. This can help your healthcare provider diagnose problems and create a treatment plan for you. Here's what to expect from this procedure.

Fibroids are noncancerous growths of muscle tissue on or inside the uterus. Uterine fibroid embolization shrinks a fibroid by cutting off its blood supply.

High blood pressure that isn't controlled can damage the walls of the blood vessels in your body, including those in the kidneys.