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Emphysema is a type of lung disease. It limits the movement of air into and out of your lungs, making it harder to breathe.

Difficulty passing stool (constipation) is a common side effect of chemotherapy and pain medicine. It can also occur if you're not getting enough exercise and nourishment. These tips can help.

A common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is diarrhea. This is when you have loose, watery stools or pass stool more often than usual. To help limit this problem, try these tips.

Your healthcare provider has recommended you have a dilation and curettage. This common procedure helps your healthcare provider learn more about problems inside your uterus or is done to treat a miscarriage.

Myomectomy is a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids. This procedure may preserve your uterus and your ability to have children.

Follow your healthcare provider's advice about caring for your hemorrhoids at home. Some treatments help relieve symptoms right away. Others involve making changes in your diet and exercise habits. These can help ease constipation and prevent hemorrhoid symptoms from coming back.

Learn how to care for yourself when healing after thyroid surgery.

Learn about the different types of medicines that can be used to treat GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

Use the tips on this sheet to help keep your new hip safe while sleeping after hip surgery.