Strabismus: Causes and Treatments

Strabismus is a condition where the eyes don't line up in the same direction. One eye may turn in, up, or down, while the other eye looks straight ahead. If not treated, it can lead to another eye problem.

Discharge Instructions for Hemorrhoid Surgery

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.

Discharge Instructions for Hereditary Hemochromatosis

You have been diagnosed with hereditary hemochromatosis. This is an inherited disease that causes you to soak up too much iron. Iron is needed for making red blood cells. But too much of it can cause serious health problems. Here's what you need to know.

Discharge Instructions for Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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.

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 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.

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.