Patient Basics: Esophagitis
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food through the chest, from...
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Patient Basics: Fallen Arch
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? A fallen arch or flatfoot is known medically as pes planus. The foot...
Patient Basics: Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? A person with farsightedness, also called hyperopia, has difficulty seeing objects close to...
Patient Basics: Female Infertility
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? Most couples who have unprotected sex at least twice per week are able...
Patient Basics: Fibroids
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? A fibroid is a lump or growth in the uterus that is not...
Patient Basics: Foot Sprain
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? A foot sprain is a tear of ligaments, the tough bands of fibrous...
Patient Basics: Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped pouch that lies beneath the liver, in...
Patient Basics: Gallstones
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? Gallstones are pebble-like nuisances that can form inside the gallbladder. The gallbladder is...
Patient Basics: Gastritis
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. The lining of the stomach...
Patient Basics: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder. It involves the esophagus, the...
