Discharge Instructions for Amniocentesis

You had an amniocentesis. This is a prenatal test. It helps you learn whether a fetus has health problems. The test is most often done between the 15th and 20th week of pregnancy. It is also done to check the condition of the lungs of a baby who will be delivered several weeks early.

When Your Child Has Addison Disease

Addison disease occurs when the adrenal glands don't make enough of the hormone cortisol. In some cases, they don't make enough of the hormone aldosterone. Here's what you need to know about home care for your child.

When You Have Addison Disease

Addison disease occurs when your adrenal glands don't make enough of the hormone cortisol. In some cases, the adrenal glands also don't produce enough of two other hormones. Here's what you can do at home to care for yourself.

Discharge Instructions for Abdominal Hysterectomy

You had an abdominal hysterectomy, a surgery to remove your uterus. This can relieve such problems as severe pain and bleeding. It usually takes from 4 to 6 weeks to recover from abdominal hysterectomy.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

An SSRI is an antidepressant. SSRIs help reduce the extreme sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest in life that are typical in people with depression. SSRIs are also used to treat panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).