Edna W. Austin

A bunion is a bump that forms on the big toe joint due to abnormal shoe wear, injury, or arthritis. Bunions form when the first metatarsal bone and the toe next to it move toward each other, which causes a...

It is common to experience ankle injuries as an athlete or if you enjoy being physically active. You are more likely to experience sprains than other forms of ankle injuries, and it is critical to understand how you can avoid...

Bariatric surgery is an umbrella term for all surgical procedures, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, that involves altering your digestive system to help you lose weight. These procedures are usually the last resort if diet and exercise do not...

If you or a close one has been afflicted with an illness that requires surgery, it is in your best interest to understand all of your alternatives, including some of the most effective minimally invasive surgical treatments employing robotic surgery....

El Centro is a substantial city located in Southern California. A couple of hours' drive away from major cities like San Diego, you will find the town. If you have arthritis in El Centro, you should see a specialist in...

Egg freezing is a fertility preservation technique that enables women to freeze their eggs for future use. It is an option for women who want to delay childbearing or those diagnosed with cancer and undergo chemotherapy or radiation therapy that...

Botox, a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, is perhaps best known for its cosmetic applications. When injected into the skin in small doses, it can smooth out wrinkles and give a youthful appearance. But what many people don't...

Sometimes exercising and dieting leads to weight loss, but you would still have stubborn fat, which does not go away in areas like the underarms and the stomach. Although surgery can effectively reduce the fat in these areas, it should...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the condition of having abnormal pressure on the median nerve as it passes through your wrist. Symptoms include tingling, pain, and numbness in fingers that usually begins gradually and can be severe. The symptoms are...

Botox is a drug that has been FDA approved for the treatment of facial wrinkles and hyperhidrosis. It works by paralyzing certain muscles, which reduces wrinkling and sweating. While it can treat both men and women, it is most common...