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An ultrasound is a safe and painless imaging tool that uses sound waves to produce a real-time display of your organs, tissues and even blood flowing through your blood vessels. Doctors use ultrasounds to make informed diagnoses and to guide medical procedures. ...
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Eczema is a chronic condition that leads to dry, inflamed and scaly skin. It affects up to 15% of the population and can occur at any age, including young children. ...
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It’s completely normal to need to catch your breath during exercise, but for people with exercise-induced asthma, recovering may not be as simple as taking a break. ...
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Food allergies are very unpredictable and can become more or less severe over time. They can range from minor inflammation to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis (a whole-body allergic reaction). ...
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Hives are a common skin outbreak that many people experience. In fact, 10–15% of the population will deal with hives at some point in their lives. Fortunately, our Tufts Medicine team can get you the treatment you need to thrive without hives. ...
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Insect bites from mosquitoes and insect stings from wasps prove that very tiny things can create really big, and sometimes life-threatening reactions. Depending on what you're allergic to, your reaction may be limited to a certain body part, or spread across the body. ...
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Because your health is more than skin deep, we provide imaging and radiology services to answer important questions about your health that you can’t see with the naked eye. Your care team may use technologies like a CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray and nuclear medicine testing to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. ...
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Thoracic cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the area between your neck and your stomach. Lung cancer is the most common form of thoracic cancer we treat, but it can also affect other tissues and organs including your esophagus and the parts that make up your airway.    ...
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Coronary artery bypass surgery (sometimes called coronary artery bypass grafting or CABG) improves the blood flow from your heart to your body. With an artery or vein graft, we can bypass the blocked sections of your arteries and increase the blood supply to your heart. ...
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Our surgeons are experts in performing minimally invasive cardiac surgery — a practice that allows us to treat your heart without making a large incision. We can treat valvular and structural heart conditions as well as arrhythmia with minimally invasive approaches that offer a quicker recovery and fewer complications. ...
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Osteoarthritis (OA), sometimes called “wear and tear” arthritis, is one of the most common conditions affecting us as we age. The damage can’t be reversed, but we will help you with the pain and slow the progress of OA.  ...
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When you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, you know what an exciting time in your life this is. And it can be complex when you have a rheumatic disease. ...
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common chronic autoimmune disease in the U.S. Even the simplest activities, like opening a jar or getting dressed, can be challenging with RA and you deserve relief. ...
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From alleviating mild neck and back discomfort to performing minimally invasive spinal surgery, our spine care specialists are dedicated to helping you return to enjoying life free from persistent spinal pain. ...
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Back and neck pain can range from mild aches to severe discomfort that can impact your quality of life. At Tufts Medicine, we can help you find relief from back and neck pain with at-home remedies and teach you ways to prevent it in the future. ...
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Sciatica is a condition that causes pain, numbness and tingling in the lower back and legs. Most people can manage and find relief from sciatica with a few handy tips and changes to their daily routines. For more severe conditions, we can explore physical therapy and surgery. ...
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A herniated disc happens when a soft part of the inner spine pushes through the tough outer layer. This puts pressure on the nearby nerves, which can lead to pain, numbness and weakness. ...
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Spinal stenosis is where the spinal canal (the hollow part of the spine) narrows, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves in and around the spine. While not everyone with spinal stenosis experiences symptoms, for those who do, we can help you treat any pain, numbness and weakness you experience. ...
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From minimally invasive hernia repair to organ transplants and open heart procedures, our surgeons have the skills and experience to help get you on the road to better health. ...
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From knee ligament repair to kidney removal, our surgeons use the power of robotics to fast-track your road to recovery. We’re fluent in the latest robotic-assisted surgery technology, like Mako SmartRobotics™and the da Vinci® Surgical System. ...