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Laminectomy
… the spinal cord or the nerve roots. It can also be done to access a tumor, an infection, an abnormal blood vessel, or a …
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Life Support
… on their own. Life enhancing This care controls pain and discomfort, such as nausea or trouble breathing. This type of … care is not designed to prolong your life, but to enhance comfort and quality of life. Nothing is done to keep you … doctor about completing a POLST form, which may have different names depending on the state in which you live. POLST …
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Understanding Cirrhosis
… inherited diseases that cause too much copper or iron to be stored in the liver Some medicines Autoimmune disease … steatotic liver disease. This is very common. It often happens in people who have other risk … you take. Ask your doctor if hepatitis A and B vaccines are right for you. …
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Raynaud Disease
… includes walking into the refrigerated section in the food store. Stress. This causes the body to activate certain … weather. Wearing gloves or mittens when your hands may become cold, such as when you use the refrigerator or freezer. … cases. If attacks are severe, last for a long time, or occur very often, skin damage and sores (skin ulcers) may …
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Don't Ignore Dry Eyes
… Both men and women can develop dry eye, but it is more common in women. Risk rises with age Changes in your immune … air (like from a car vent), dusty settings, smoke, and computer screens set so high that they force your eyes to open wider. Artificial tears that you can buy over the counter can help. Look for products that are …
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Laparoscopic Nephroureterectomy
… lymph nodes may be removed as well. When the surgery is complete, the doctor removes all of the tools. They close … new or worsening symptoms. Follow-up You'll have follow-up visits so your doctor can check how well you're healing. If … this will likely be done in 7 days. During follow-up visits, you may need tests to make sure the cancer has not …
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When Your Child Has Hodgkin Lymphoma
… nodes. Small, bean-shaped organs that filter lymph and store white blood cells. Lymph nodes are grouped together … have a value of I (1), II (2), III (3), or IV (4). The different stage numbers refer to the amount of lymphoma in the … to be monitored their whole life. This may include clinic visits, blood tests, imaging tests, heart ultrasounds, and …
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Taking NSAIDs Safely
… remedy. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a common choice. But even though you can buy them without a prescription, that doesn’t mean they … can cause bleeding in the stomach. This is more likely to occur if you take higher doses for a long period of time. Be …
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Discharge Instructions for Pacemaker Implantation
… whether you should remove it or keep it on until your next visit. Never put any creams, lotions, or products like … waist. Most cell phones and electronic devices don't interfere with pacemakers. But some cell phones and electronic … inches away from your pacemaker when wirelessly charging or stored. Follow any other instructions given to you by your …
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