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Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after hernia surgery with a patch repair.

Having a plan for your future can be a great source of comfort. You can help make sure you get the type of care you want. Or, if someone else needs to decide about your treatment, you can choose that person ahead of time. By taking care of these details, you may feel more at ease.

You had a procedure known as peripheral artery bypass surgery. Follow these instructions on what to do after you get home.

An ulcer is a breakdown of tissue on the inside of the stomach or small intestine. This causes a sore to form. Learn more about what to do when your child has an ulcer in the stomach (gastric ulcer) or in the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer).

Stress urinary incontinence is a common type of bladder control problem in women. Read on to learn more.

Your child has been diagnosed with Sever disease. Sever disease is an irritation of the area where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel (calcaneus). Constant pulling on the Achilles tendon causes the area to become inflamed. This condition is painful. But with correct care, it can be treated.

Pinworms are tiny white worms that are visible to the naked eye. They infect the intestines but are generally harmless. Your child can easily be treated with medicine.

Injury to the teeth or mouth can happen due to an accident or sports injury. Dental trauma may not always seem serious. But even minor injuries can cause infection or other problems. The key to saving your smile is getting help right away.

Sepsis is a medical emergency. It happens when your body responds with widespread inflammation to a bad infection, or to bacteria in your bloodstream.