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This common problem occurs when part of the stomach slides up through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. Hiatal hernias aren't like hernias in your groin. Most hiatal hernias cause no symptoms and need no treatment. If you notice symptoms, usually you can control them easily.

A tracheostomy gives you a new pathway for air to go in and out of your lungs. To create this pathway, you need surgery to make a small opening in your neck. A tracheostomy tube is then placed into this opening.

Lumbar microsurgery is a way of doing low-back surgery through a small cut (incision). Learn more about this procedure.

During a microdiscectomy, some disk is removed. In most cases, bone must first be removed to expose the damaged disk. The part of the disk outer wall and soft center that presses on the nerve can then be removed. There is usually enough disk remaining to cushion the vertebrae.

Finger grip and release exercises are designed to stretch and strengthen your hands and wrists.

Ankle circles are designed to stretch and strengthen your feet and ankles.

You can do many things to help control COPD. Sticking to your treatment plan may not always be easy, but feeling your best depends on it. Read on for some pulmonary rehab programs, support groups, and other resources that can help you.

Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Here are some helpful tips.

A healthy hip joint allows you to walk, squat, and turn without pain.