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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.

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 had surgery to remove hemorrhoids. These are large, swollen veins inside and outside the anus. After surgery, it may take a few weeks or longer to recover. This sheet tells you how to care for yourself once you're home.

You had a procedure called hepatic angiography. This is an X-ray study of the blood vessels that supply your liver. Here's what to do at home afterward.

You have been diagnosed with hepatitis C. This is an inflammation of the liver caused by a viral infection. Here's what you can do to stay healthier and prevent its spread.

High blood pressure can damage your heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and other organs. You and your healthcare provider can manage your blood pressure with lifestyle changes and medicine.

This sheet will help you recover after hip fracture surgery.

You had a vertebroplasty done to help ease back pain caused by fractured vertebrae. Read this for home care instructions after the surgery.

Your healthcare provider prescribed home IV or intravenous antibiotics for you. You were shown how to give your IV antibiotics in the hospital. This sheet helps you remember the steps when you’re at home.