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.

Your child had a procedure called mastoidectomy. This is the surgical removal of the mastoid bone. Here's what you need to know about home care.

Chronic kidney disease can happen because of infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney stones, circulation problems, and reactions to medicine. The goal is to make changes in your life to stop CKD from progressing to complete kidney failure.

Here’s what you need to know about home care after a mastoidectomy. This surgery removes the mastoid bone, a bone you can feel behind the ear.

You have been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. Here is how you can take care of yourself at home.

You are being treated for breast cancer or precancer. The cancer or precancerous tissue was removed with surgery. This may have been done with a lumpectomy. Or it may have been with a total mastectomy. Here is information that includes allowed activities and home care.

Your health care provider prescribed a type of medicine therapy for you called chemotherapy. This sheet provides general guidelines on how you can take care of yourself after your chemotherapy.

You had a cesarean section, or C-section. During the C-section, your baby was delivered through a surgical incision in your stomach and uterus. Full recovery after a C-section can take time. It’s important to take care of yourself — for your own sake and because your new baby needs you. Here are some guidelines to follow at home.

Hyponatremia means your blood level of sodium is too low. It can be dangerous. This sheet can help you take care of yourself at home.

You had a cervical fusion. During this procedure, your healthcare provider locked together (fused) some of the bones in the curve of your neck. This limits the movement of these bones to help ease your pain. Here’s what you need to know about home care after this surgery.