Achalasia and esophageal motility disorders The esophagus is a hollow and muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach. If the muscles in your esophagus do not contract (tighten) properly, it will be more difficult…

Varicose veins Send this page to a friend Print Facebook Twitter Pinterest Varicose veins (varicose veins) are swollen, twisted and dilated veins that can be seen under the skin. They are often red or blue. They usually appear on the…

Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) MRI angiography (MRA) uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to evaluate blood vessels and help identify abnormalities. This test does not use radiation and may require an injection of contrast material. The…

Health exams for men 18 to 39 years old Send this page to a friend Print Facebook Twitter Pinterest You should visit your health care provider regularly, even if you feel healthy. The purpose of these consultations is: Detect medical…

Esophageal manometry Send this page to a friend Print Facebook Twitter Pinterest It is a test to measure how well the esophagus is working. How the test is performed Esophageal manometry During esophageal manometry, a thin, pressure-sensitive probe is passed…

Esophageal bleeding varices Send this page to a friend Print Facebook Twitter Pinterest The esophagus (swallowing tube) is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. Varicose veins are widened veins that can be found in the esophagus of…

Electrocardiogram Send this page to a friend Print Facebook Twitter Pinterest What is an electrocardiogram (ECG)? An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple and painless procedure that measures the electrical activity of the heart. Every time the heart beats, an electrical…

Chickenpox and the vaccine that prevents it English (US) The male doctor with a stethoscope listens to a child’s heartbeat, since the mother holds the child. Doctors recommend that your child receive 2 doses of the chickenpox vaccine so that…

Angiotomografía computarizada La angiografía por tomografía computarizada (ATC) utiliza una inyección de material de contraste en los vasos sanguíneos y la tomografía computarizada para ayudar a diagnosticar y evaluar enfermedades de los vasos sanguíneos o afecciones relacionadas, como aneurismas o…

Are there any non-surgical alternatives to address these concerns? Certainly! There are non-surgical alternatives that can address various concerns related to the eyes and eyelids, providing individuals with options for rejuvenation and improvement without undergoing surgical procedures such as blepharoplasty.…