Surgical treatments and procedures Archive

Stopping Paxil after years of use can bring difficult symptoms. Find out what may be contributing and what to discuss with your clinician.

There is no reliable evidence that CoQ₁₀ supplements can prevent or treat the muscle aches and pains that people sometimes report while taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.

Facet joint osteoarthritis can cause chronic back pain. When symptoms can’t be adequately managed with lifestyle changes, exercise, physical therapy, and medications, radiofrequency ablation may provide pain reduction of 50% to 80% that lasts for six to 18 months.

Gallbladder removal changes how bile moves through the body, but what that means for the possibility of stones afterward may surprise you

If you’ve stopped or are considering stopping Toprol XL for an extended time, find out what to consider and when to talk with your doctor.

Prednisone can affect how some pain treatments are used. A few practical considerations can help you discuss options with your clinician.

Advair treats asthma, but questions about its effects can extend beyond breathing. Find out what may matter when considering your bone health.

Carotid artery dissection can affect blood flow to the brain. Explore possible symptoms, causes, and the tests and treatments doctors may consider.

Some allergy medicines and nighttime symptoms may affect blood pressure in unexpected ways. Find out what to watch for before choosing a treatment.

Entropion can cause more than an irritating eyelash sensation. See what symptoms to watch for and why timely eye care matters.