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To find out the cause of your sleep problems, you may need many tests. These may confirm or rule out various health conditions and other problems.

Ascites is a condition that occurs when fluid collects in spaces in your belly. It can be painful and keep you from moving around comfortably. Ascites can set the stage for an infection in your belly. Fluid may also move into your chest and surround your lungs. This makes it hard to breathe.

Your doctor can't give you the best care if you don't say what's really going on. This true-false quiz will help you prepare for your next visit.

When you sleep, keep your ears, shoulders, and hips in line.

An arthrogram is an imaging study used to assess your joint problem.

A barium enema is an X-ray exam of your rectum and colon. This test helps your doctor find problems, such as blockages or polyps.

After you have an aortic abdominal aneurysm (AAA) repair, the pressure inside your belly (abdomen) is at risk for increasing. High pressure in your abdomen lowers the blood flow to your organs.

Anorectal manometry is a test to look at how well the muscles and nerves in the rectum and anus are working.

A tunneled catheter is one type of vascular access for hemodialysis.