Sep 5, 2025 · A ruptured, also called perforated, eardrum keeps sound waves to the middle ear from moving as they should. The tear also can leave the middle ear open to things that cause infections, …

Feb 1, 2024 · If you have an enlarged spleen, a less forceful trauma might cause rupture. Without emergency treatment, the internal bleeding caused by a ruptured spleen can be life-threatening. …

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) conditions.

Jan 18, 2025 · You may need an open appendectomy if your appendix has ruptured and infection has spread beyond the appendix, or you have an abscess. An open appendectomy allows your surgeon …

Most often, a ruptured brain aneurysm happens in the space between the brain and the thin tissues covering the brain. The blood can block the movement of the spinal fluid that surrounds the brain and …

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 on where …

Jan 18, 2025 · A burst appendix, also called ruptured appendix, spreads infection throughout the abdomen, a condition called peritonitis. Possibly life-threatening, this condition requires immediate …

Apr 18, 2025 · Symptoms that a thoracic aortic aneurysm has ruptured or caused a tear called an aortic dissection include: Sharp, sudden pain in the upper back that spreads down the body.

Apr 26, 2025 · There are two common treatment options for repairing a ruptured brain aneurysm. For some people, these procedures may be considered to treat an unruptured aneurysm.

Aug 28, 2025 · During pregnancy, your baby is surrounded and cushioned by a fluid-filled membranous sac called the amniotic sac. Typically, at the beginning of or during labor your membranes will …