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Taking proper care of your wound will help it heal. Read about the basic steps to follow.

You may have had angina, dizziness, or other symptoms of heart trouble. To help diagnose your problem, your health care provider may advise a cardiac catheterization. This common procedure is sometimes also used to treat a heart problem. Learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

You've had painful attacks caused by gallstones. Because of this, you are having surgery to remove your gallbladder. This is called cholecystectomy. A method called laparoscopy will be used. This allows surgery to be done through a few small incisions.

A cone biopsy is a quick outpatient surgery used to find and treat a problem in the cervix. Read about how it's done and what to expect afterward.

To prevent vaginitis, don't use douches (unless recommended by your health care provider), vaginal sprays, scented toilet paper, or scented pads or tampons. They contain chemicals that can irritate your vagina.

Your body has a special system built to create and support a growing baby. This is called your reproductive anatomy. Get to know the parts of your body and what they do.

The leading cause of instability is an injury that forces the humeral head out of its socket. If the humerus pushes completely out of the joint, it's called dislocation. If it only pushes partway out, it's called subluxation.

This surgery can improve conductive hearing. It can be done to replace a damaged malleus or incus bone.

Medicines are not the only way to ease pain after surgery. Try these methods.