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A helpful, step-by-step guide to caring for an indwelling urinary catheter bag.

Explanation of how bones heal.

Bones anywhere in the body can break. Casts are often used for fractures in the hands, arms, legs, or feet. There are many types of fractures. But all fractures heal the same way: New bone grows to connect the broken pieces. A cast holds broken bones in place while they heal.

Headache pain can start in different structures in the head. The brain itself doesn't hurt, but other parts of the head do. Very rarely are headaches a sign of a serious medical problem.

There are many natural and alternative treatments that may help ease pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis.

This catheter ablation procedure destroyed (ablated) a few of the cells in your heart that were causing your heart rhythm problem. During the procedure, a thin, flexible wire (called a catheter) was inserted into a blood vessel in your upper thigh and threaded up to the heart.

Calories are a measure of the energy you get from food. If you eat more calories than you use, you will gain weight. If you eat fewer calories than you use, you will lose weight.

The benefits of not smoking will last your whole life. But changes related to the birth may set off an old urge to smoke. So use the excitement of a new baby to stay smoke-free. Make a new plan to help get through these busy months.

Rest your back for a day or two to begin healing. Use a firm mattress or the floor. Have your lower back firmly supported with a small pillow or towel. Keep your knees slightly bent, with another pillow under them. Every few hours, get up and walk as much as you can.