Herniated disc, sometimes called a slipped disc, is when the soft, rubbery interior disc of the spinal cord becomes misaligned and protrude through an opening in the exterior bones of the spine.

Herniated disc, sometimes called a slipped disc, is when the soft, rubbery interior disc of the spinal cord becomes misaligned and protrude through an opening in the exterior bones of the spine.

Developmental disabilities are a broad category of physical and mental ailments that negatively impact a patient's capacity for learning, self-help, and independent living. They are typically diagnosed in childhood and will be present throughout a patient's life. Proper treatment can mitigate their effect.

Developmental disabilities are a broad category of physical and mental ailments that negatively impact a patient's capacity for learning, self-help, and independent living. They are typically diagnosed in childhood and will be present throughout a patient's life. Proper treatment can mitigate their effect.

Retroperitoneal tumors are rare forms of cancer attacking the space behind the peritoneum, which is the membrane lining the abdominal cavity. This type of cancer typically presents concurrently with advanced disease in another hard to access location.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to maintain or get an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse. SIU healthcare providers will diagnose and treat ED. There may be many different causes for ED, including your blood vessels, neurological conditions, mental health conditions and injuries. ED is the most common sex-related condition that men and people assigned male at birth (AMAB) report to healthcare providers, especially as they age and develop other health issues.

Polymyositis is an inflammatory disease leading to muscle weakness in both sides of your body. Patients experience difficulty climbing stairs, getting up from a seated position, lifting objects or reaching overhead.

Amyloidosis is a term used for a group of diseases that are caused by deposition of abnormal proteins called amyloids. Accumulation of abnormal proteins called amyloids in the heart muscle is referred to as amyloid heart disease or cardiac amyloidosis. When amyloid deposits in the heart wall, it increases the thickness of the muscle causing it to stiffen. This affects your heart’s ability to pump blood and relax. This leads to congestive heart failure, which causes shortness of breath and swelling of your legs or abdomen due to the accumulation of fluid. The buildup of amyloids in the heart

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a disease of the circulatory system in which narrowed blood vessels restrict the flow of blood to the limbs. If the disease progresses to it most severe form, patients are at risk of limb amputation.

Menopause marks the end of menstrual cycles and is diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a period. It typically occurs in women in their 40s or 50s and can cause a range of symptoms in many women.