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Your primary healthcare provider may be the first healthcare provider to evaluate you for epilepsy. They may refer you to a specialist for further evaluation. Read on to learn what you can expect.

Know what to expect after arthroscopy on your hip.

Urethritis occurs when the urethra is inflamed. The urethra is the tube that runs from the bladder through the penis. Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment for this condition.

Abdominoplasty ("tummy tuck") and breast augmentation (implants) are 2 cosmetic surgeries that may be done together.

Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery to remove excess fat from specific body areas.

Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck can be done with liposuction to help remove excess fat and tighten up muscles and skin of the belly.

In some cases, scar revision surgery can help improve the look of a scar or make it less visible. If the scar tissue is tight and restricts movement of the skin, revision can improve this. Z-plasty is a method of scar revision.

The parotid is a gland near the ear. It helps make and control the release of saliva. If a tumor forms in the parotid gland, it can press on the facial nerve, causing discomfort and pain. Part or all of the face may be weak or paralyzed. To treat a parotid tumor, part or all of the gland is removed. This surgery is called parotidectomy. This sheet explains the surgery and what to expect.

Radical orchiectomy is surgery to remove a testicle. It's most often done to treat testicular cancer. Or it may be needed if a testicle is severely damaged due to infection or injury. Some forms of treatment for prostate cancer include orchiectomy. Learn more about this procedure.