A perineal hernia is a protrusion of organs and tissues into the abdominal cavity. It develops when the pelvic floor muscles become too weak to keep the organs and tissues in place. Typically, this ...

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If you've had a vaginal delivery, chances are you either had a perineal tear or an episiotomy (when the obstetrician makes a ...

The best compression socks for travel alleviate swelling in your feet and legs, keeping you healthy and comfortable on long journeys. Here are our top picks for 2025.

A 29-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital because of sore throat and peritonsillar swelling and bleeding. Symptoms did not abate with antimicrobial therapy. A diagnosis was made.

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A 61-year-old man was evaluated because of eyelid swelling. Supraduction and abduction were limited, and the globes were resistant to retropulsion. A diagnostic procedure was performed.

We hear a lot about leg swelling during pregnancy, but leg swelling after a C-section can be a surprise. Here's why it happens and what to do about it.

Some Samsung phone batteries are swelling up — what does that mean? Some YouTubers have observed that the batteries in older Samsung phones are unexpectedly expanding, which might seem worrying ...