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Here is home care information for after you're diagnosed with emphysema.

During an ileostomy, a surgeon connects the last section of the small intestine (ileum) to an opening in the abdominal wall so that stool collects into a bag. Learn how to care for yourself at home after this procedure.

You're scheduled to have nasal surgery to improve the way your nose looks. Here's what you can expect from this type of procedure.

Urostomy is surgery that provides a new way for the body to get rid of urine. It's done when the bladder is diseased or damaged. The surgeon brings part of the urinary tract or some of the digestive tract through the abdominal wall. Learn about the different ways a urostomy can be done.

Mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) is a procedure to help fix a leaky heart valve problem. This sheet will explain what M-TEER is and what you can expect during your recovery.

After a stroke, it’s normal to notice changes in your muscles. Certain muscles might feel stiff and tight all the time—a condition known as spasticity.

Trigeminal neuralgia is a type of nerve pain that affects your face. You may feel a strong burst of pain in part of your face.

If your loved one has had a stroke, you may be wondering: How can I communicate with my loved one? Having a stroke can make people struggle with things like talking, listening, reading, and writing. So you might have to communicate with your loved one differently.

People who have had strokes often experience side effects like paralysis, memory loss, and behavior changes. But almost two-thirds of stroke survivors have vision problems, too. This is particularly likely to occur if a stroke happens toward the back of the brain, where it processes vision.