Continuous Epidural Infusion for Pain Relief

Continuous epidural infusion is a way to give pain medicine. The medicine is sent to the spinal cord and nerves. This is done through a soft tube (catheter). The catheter is put in the spine into the epidural space, which surrounds the spinal cord.

Preventing Lyme Disease

The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to not get bitten by a tick. Here's what you need to know about prevention, and what to do if you have a tick.

Gluten-Free Diet for Celiac Disease

You've been told that you have celiac disease. This means that you are sensitive to a protein called gluten. Gluten is found in certain grains. When you ingest gluten, your immune system causes harm to your small intestines. The treatment for celiac disease is to stay away from foods and products that contain gluten. This sheet gives you the basics about a gluten-free diet.

After Gastric Bypass: Nutrition Guidelines

After gastric bypass surgery, you will need to learn a new way to eat and drink. Your new stomach pouch is much smaller than it was before. And it has a small opening at the bottom called a stoma. This can become blocked by food if you aren't careful. Here are guidelines.

HIDA Scan

A HIDA scan is an imaging test. It can be used to check for problems in the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts.

Fluorescein Angiography

Learn about fluorescein angiography, an eye test that lets your healthcare provider examine the back of your eyes.

Prediabetes

You have been diagnosed with prediabetes. Read on to learn more about this condition, and how to keep it from developing into diabetes.

Esophageal Dilation

An esophageal dilation is a procedure used to widen a narrowed section of your esophagus. This is the tube that leads from your throat to your stomach.

Esophagitis

Do you often have burning pain in your chest? You may have esophagitis. This is when the lining of the esophagus becomes red and swollen (inflamed).