Use the tips on this sheet to help keep your new hip safe while sleeping after hip surgery.

Learn about the different types of medicines that can be used to treat GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

In colon resection, a part of the colon is taken out (resected) during surgery. The most common types of colorectal resection are listed here.

Learn how to care for yourself when healing after thyroid surgery.

You need to empty a drainable pouch when it gets to be about one-third full. To empty your pouch, follow the steps described here in order.

Your doctor gave you a stoma (new opening for stool to pass from the body) during surgery. These are the directions for changing your colostomy pouch.

Changing your diet and managing stress are 2 of the most important lifestyle changes to control Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Follow your healthcare provider's instructions and try some of the suggestions here.

Follow your doctor's advice about caring for your hemorrhoids at home. Some treatments help relieve symptoms right away. Others involve making changes in your diet and exercise habits. These can help ease constipation and prevent hemorrhoid symptoms from coming back.

Work, school, or even a late-night movie can need you to be away from your baby. This doesn't mean you have to give up breastfeeding.

Nonstress and contraction stress tests check if your baby is getting enough oxygen and nutrients from your blood. Here's what to expect.