Discharge Instructions for Heart Attack
A heart attack occurs when a vessel that sends blood to your heart suddenly becomes blocked. Follow these guidelines for home care and lifestyle changes.
A heart attack occurs when a vessel that sends blood to your heart suddenly becomes blocked. Follow these guidelines for home care and lifestyle changes.
You have been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a condition that affects the nervous system. In people with GBS, the immune system attacks the nerves, often following an infection. However, it can also arise out of the blue. This attack can cause weakness or even paralysis. GBS is a temporary illness. Most people return to normal and have no further problems. Others may have some permanent nerve damage. Here’s what you can do to help yourself recover.
Graves disease results from an overactive thyroid gland. Here's what you need to know about home care for your child after treatment.
Graves' disease is the result of an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). Here's what you need to do at home following treatment.
Here are guidelines for caring for your baby when they have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is when acid flows back from the stomach into the swallowing tube (esophagus).
You had a gastrectomy. During this surgery, some or all of your stomach was removed. As you heal from surgery, here's what you'll need to know to care for yourself.
Gallstones form when liquid stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material. Stones in the gallbladder may or may not cause symptoms.
This sheet will help you care for yourself after ankle surgery.
Here's what you can do to speed your recovery following your surgical sterilization.