Sep 5, 2025 · A ruptured eardrum can cause hearing loss. It also can make middle ear infections more likely. A ruptured eardrum most often heals in a few weeks without treatment. But it …

Sep 5, 2025 · If you have symptoms of a ruptured eardrum, you're likely to start by seeing your healthcare professional. You may be referred to a specialist in ear, nose and throat (ENT) …

Feb 1, 2024 · A ruptured spleen is a medical emergency that occurs as a result of a break in your spleen's surface. Your spleen, situated just under your rib cage on your left side, helps your …

Aug 25, 2022 · Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon rupture is an injury that affects the back of your lower leg. It mainly occurs in people playing recreational sports, but it can happen to anyone. …

Aug 25, 2022 · Treatment for a ruptured Achilles tendon often depends on your age, activity level and the severity of your injury. In general, younger and more active people, particularly …

Jul 9, 2024 · A ruptured silicone breast implant is one that has a tear or hole in it. Often there are no symptoms when an implant ruptures. But sometimes it may lead to breast pain or changes …

Apr 6, 2024 · A brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a tangle of blood vessels that creates irregular connections between arteries and veins in the brain. Arteries take oxygen-rich blood …

Mar 31, 2025 · Chris Fox, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, says there are two broad categories of aneurysms: ruptured aneurysms, which are neurosurgical emergencies, and unruptured …

Jul 18, 2025 · A herniated disk is sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk. A herniated disk, which can occur in any part of the spine, most often occurs in the lower back. Depending …

Nov 13, 2024 · An arteriovenous malformation, also known as an AVM, is a tangle of blood vessels that creates irregular connections between arteries and veins. This disrupts blood flow …