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Your health care provider has diagnosed you with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). ITP is a blood disorder that causes your immune system to destroy your platelets. Here's what you can do at home to lower your risk.

You've been diagnosed with long-term (chronic) pancreatitis. This is caused by repeated cases of inflammation of your pancreas. Learn how to care for yourself at home.

You are going home with a feeding tube in place. If you normally take any medicines by mouth, you will need to take them through your feeding tube. You can make this easier by calling your pharmacist to see whether any of your medicines are available in liquid form. If they are, ask that your prescriptions be filled with liquid medicines.

A halo ring and vest brace device keeps your head and neck from moving after a neck fracture or surgery. Read on to learn how to care for yourself at home when you're wearing this device.

Follow these tips to help you take care of your incision when you get home.

If you've had rotator cuff repair, this sheet can help you care for yourself after the procedure.

When you need an IM injection in your hip, another person must help give you the shot. Read on to learn how this injection is given.

Taking your pulse is a way to measure your heart rate. Follow these step-by-step instructions to find and measure your pulse.

Have you ever seen people smoking outside in the rain or cold? They don’t do that because it’s fun. They do it because they’re addicted.