Dystonia

Dystonia is a body movement disorder. It causes your muscles to contract, move involuntarily, or get stuck in an abnormal position.

Transgender: Staying Healthy

As a transgender person, you may have special health concerns. Being honest and open with your healthcare provider will help you get the best care possible.

Healthcare Providers Who Specialize in Obesity

Some healthcare providers specialize in treating people who are obese or overweight. They are called bariatric healthcare providers or bariatricians. Some of these providers may also be bariatric surgeons. Read on to learn more.

Sick Sinus Syndrome

Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a type of abnormal heartbeat, or arrhythmia. If you have SSS, you may have episodes when your heart beats very slowly, stops beating for a short while, or beats very rapidly.

Acute Liver Failure

Acute liver failure is when your liver suddenly starts to not work. This often happens right after an overdose of medicine or poisoning.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health problem. If you have BDD, you may be so upset about how your body looks that it gets in the way of your ability to live normally.

The Power of Resilience

Everyone experiences ups and downs. But when you’re faced with challenges, the ability to bounce back and keep moving forward is important.

Crisis Intervention Teams

If you have a mental health condition, you know that some days are harder than others. For those times when you may be a danger to yourself or to those around you, a crisis intervention team (CIT) can help.

Nerve Block for Pain

If you don't get relief from standard pain relievers, your healthcare provider may suggest injecting pain-relieving medicine into the site of the affected nerve.

Nerve Blocks

Neural blockades, commonly called nerve blocks, are procedures that can help prevent or manage many different types of intractable pain.