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Actinic keratosis is a skin growth caused by sun damage. Many people get these growths, especially as they age. This is because of regular exposure to the sun over years.

Lateral ankle ligament reconstruction is a surgery to tighten and firm up one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle.

Mitral valve regurgitation is when the mitral valve in the heart is leaky. It lets some blood flow backward, instead of all pumping forward to the rest of the body.

Know what to expect after surgery for sleep apnea.

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done on the heart to treat heart problems. Learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Anxiety can fill you with worry and fear. Sometimes anxiety is healthy. But for some people, anxiety gets so bad it causes problems in daily life. If you find yourself in a constant state of anxiety, you may have an anxiety disorder called generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Growing pains are common and normal in children. Here are some tips you can try to help your child feel better when they have growing pains.

Abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to form pictures of your abdominal organs. It can help detect organ problems, such as gallstones, kidney stones, or liver disease.

Having a tracheostomy can affect your ability to talk and communicate with others. A speech therapist (a person trained to help people who have problems speaking) will work with you to address these problems. If you can't talk, you can learn other ways to express your thoughts and feelings to others.