Graves' disease results from an overactive thyroid gland. The gland produces too much thyroid hormone resulting in a condition called hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism may cause various symptoms and may affect all body functions. Thyroid hormone is important to body growth and metabolism. If your child has too much thyroid hormone, many of the body's processes speed up. Three options are available to treat Graves' disease: medications, radiation, or surgery. Here's what you need to know about home care following treatment.

Graves' disease is the result of an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). Here's what you need to do at home following treatment.

Here are guidelines for caring for your baby when they have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is when acid flows back from the stomach into the swallowing tube (esophagus).

You had a gastrectomy. During this surgery, some or all of your stomach was removed. As you heal from surgery, here's what you'll need to know to care for yourself.

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This sheet will help you care for yourself after ankle surgery.

Here's what you can do to speed your recovery following your surgical sterilization.

You had a procedure called esophagectomy. This means that part or all of your esophagus was removed. It will likely take a few months for your eating habits to get back to normal. Here's what you can do at home to help with your recovery.

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.