You have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease of the brain, the spinal cord, or both. MS involves the destruction of the covering of the nerves (myelin sheath). When the nerves are damaged, messages from the brain are not transmitted very well. Here are some things you can do to feel better.

You had a surgical procedure called an open lung or pulmonary lobectomy. This is the removal of a section (lobe) of 1 of your lungs. Here are instructions to help you care for yourself at home.

A liver biopsy is ordered after other tests have shown that your liver is not working correctly. You may also have a liver biopsy when liver disease is suspected to determine whether there is too much iron in the liver or to rule out cancer.

You had a procedure in which your varicose veins were surgically removed. Here's what you can do to help with your recovery after surgery.

During the laser prostatectomy, all or part of your prostate gland was removed. Here are some instructions to help you care for yourself once you are back home.

You had a procedure called a laryngectomy, which is surgery to take out all or part of the larynx (voice box). Here's what you need to know about home care after surgery.

Your child had a splenectomy. This is surgery to remove the spleen. Here's what you need to know about caring for your child at home.

You have had surgery to remove your spleen (splenectomy). This sheet will help you take care of yourself at home.

Here's what you can do to speed your recovery following a laparoscopic hysterectomy.

A hernia is a defect in the tough tissue covering the musculature of the abdominal wall (fascia). During laparoscopic hernia surgery, a surgeon inserts a telescope attached to a camera as well as surgical instruments through tiny incisions in your abdomen. The surgeon repairs the hernia with a mesh, which patches the tear or weakness in the fascia.