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Head trauma can be fatal. The effects from some types of head trauma may not appear right away. So it’s important to get medical attention for any severe head injury.

If your body's cooling system fails, your temperature can rise to very high levels. This is called heatstroke, and it can be deadly.

After a hip fracture happens, you will likely be taken to a hospital emergency room (ER). While in the ER, many tests will be done, including X-rays and blood tests.

A ganglion is a fluid-filled swelling of the lining of a joint or tendon. Ganglions can form on any part of the foot.

Instructions to help take care of yourself after ankle arthroscopy.

Doctors commonly leave this drain within the abdominal cavity after surgery. It helps prevent swelling and reduces the risk for infection. The tube is held in place by a few stitches. It is covered with a bandage. Your doctor will remove the drain when he or she determines you no longer need it.

Caring for someone with Parkinson Disease is tiring and can be frustrating. It's important to take care of yourself too.

Delirium is a sudden change in a person's mental state that fluctuates over short periods of time. Read on to learn more.

Delirium happens most often in older people who have a serious illness. There's a greater risk if the person has dementia. But delirium can happen at any age.