It may take you some time to adjust to your tracheostomy. You may wonder how it will affect your daily life. You will need to make some changes, but you can get used to having a tracheostomy tube ("trach tube"). Your family, friends, and doctor can help.
When you first get your tracheostomy (trach), you may have some trouble eating and swallowing. Most patients are able to return to their usual eating habits after healing from the surgery is complete and swallowing has improved. Here are some things to keep in mind when eating with a trach tube.
Having a tracheostomy can affect your ability to talk and communicate with others. A speech therapist (a person trained to help people who have problems speaking) will work with you to address these problems. If you can't talk, you can learn other ways to express your thoughts and feelings to others.
Blood thinners or anticoagulants are medicines that help prevent blood clots from forming. Your doctor will help you decide which medicine is best for you. Read on to learn more about safely taking blood thinners.
Every part of the body, including the heart and brain, needs oxygen to work. Blood vessels called arteries carry oxygen-rich blood through the body. Heart attack and stroke are due to problems in the arteries. The same factors that cause heart disease can make you more likely to have a stroke.
The earlier treatment for a stroke is started after symptoms begin, the more likely you are to survive and recover. Here is what you can expect during treatment.
A hemorrhagic stroke happens when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or leaks. A blood vessel on the surface of the brain bursts (hemorrhages). This spills blood into the surrounding tissue. This type of stroke often happens suddenly, with little warning.
If you have a chronic lung disease, you may have trouble sleeping. Here are some tips to help you sleep better.
Having too much amniotic fluid in your uterus during pregnancy is called polyhydramnios. Learn why this happens and how to manage it.
Read on to learn about oligohydramnios, including causes, diagnosis, and how to manage it.