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Hypothyroidism means your thyroid gland is not making enough thyroid hormone to meet your body's needs. Here's how to take care of yourself when you are back at home.

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 have been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. This disease affects how nerve impulses are sent to the muscles. This causes the muscles to become weak. Here’s what you can do to help yourself feel better.

You had a procedure called a nephrectomy to remove a kidney because one of your kidneys was not working correctly or because there was a tumor. You can live a normal, healthy life with one kidney.

A total abdominal colectomy is surgery to remove your colon. Learn how to care for yourself at home after this surgery.

This sheet includes ways to protect yourself from infection after your transplant. You will continue these precautions until your health care provider tells you to stop. You may need to follow these guidelines for the rest of your life.

You don't have to eat a special diet just because you've had an ileostomy. Most foods, chewed well and eaten slowly, won't give you problems, unless they did before. But you may need to be more aware of foods that make your stool more watery than normal and foods that cause gas or odor. You also need plenty of fluids and vitamins.

Your calorie needs are about 1,000 calories a day. These are the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.

Your calorie needs are about 1,200 calories a day. These are the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for your daily recommended amount of each food group.