When You Have Graves' Disease

Graves' disease is the result of an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). Thyroid hormone is important to your body's growth and metabolism. But if you have too much thyroid hormone, your body's processes may speed up or overreact, causing a variety of symptoms. Three options are available to treat Graves' disease: medicines, radiation, or surgery. Here's what you need to do at home following treatment.

When Your Baby Has GERD

Here are guidelines for caring for your baby when they have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Discharge Instructions for Gastrectomy

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.

Discharge Instructions for Gallstones

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.

Discharge Instructions for Esophagectomy

You had a procedure called esophagectomy. This means that part or all of your esophagus was removed. It will likely take a few months for your eating habits to get back to normal. Here's what you can do at home to help with your recovery.

Self-Care After Episiotomy

Your healthcare provider has either done an episiotomy or repaired tissue that was torn during your baby’s birth. Here you will find suggestions to prevent infection and constipation, and to ease pain.

Discharge Instructions for Epilepsy (Child)

Your child has been diagnosed with epilepsy, a disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures, which are brief electrical disturbances in the brain. There are different kinds of seizures, and each child’s seizures are unique. Here's what you need to know about home care.