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A 61-year-old woman from Canada had her right leg amputated following weeks of suffering and complications caused by delayed ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes ...

Christina Gherman, 38, experienced severe complications, including open wounds and scarring, after a botched cosmetic ...

Edema, a buildup of extra fluid, is common after surgery. It can cause swelling, increase the risk of infection, and delay healing. Excess fluid can put pressure on the wound and the stitches or ...

Several types of foods may irritate the extraction wounds in your mouth or dislodge the blood clots, which are crucial for healing after surgery. If you’ve just had your wisdom teeth removed ...

Recovery from bowel obstruction ... may require longer hospital stays after bowel surgery. Hospital stays are also typically longer for people who have open surgery versus those who have ...

Mikaela Shiffrin is recovering after undergoing abdominal surgery on Thursday night to clean out a puncture wound she ...