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Varicocelectomy is surgery to fix a varicocele. A varicocele is swelling of veins in the scrotum. This swelling is due to blood backing up in the veins.

Hospice provides comfort and support to people who are nearing the end of life. These programs support both the person and their family. They include physical, emotional, and spiritual services. Read on to learn more.

Palliative care is a way to improve quality of life for a person who's being treated for a serious illness. It is a type of medical specialty. To palliate means to ease the symptoms of an illness.

This guide can help you know when to start hospice, how to choose hospice, and how to get ready for home care.

Resuscitation refers to the methods used to try to restart the heart and lungs if they stop working. If you have a serious illness, your healthcare provider will likely talk to you and your loved ones about resuscitation and other treatments you may need in the future. Read on to learn more about resuscitation and what you need to know when deciding about this treatment.

If your loved one has now progressed to end-stage (advanced) dementia, it may help to know what to expect and plan for what lies ahead.

You have a loved one who's receiving care at the end of life. You've been helping to make your loved one comfortable. As they move into the final stages, this sheet can help you find ways to help your loved one die with dignity.

After an SCI, your bladder may not work the same way as before. During your rehabilitation, your health care team gave you a bladder program to help you adjust to and manage these changes. Going forward, it will be up to you to follow this program on a regular basis.

An SCI does not affect your lungs, but it can affect your breathing muscles. This can affect how well you breathe. It also puts you at higher risk for pneumonia and other lung problems. Your doctor and health care team will work with you to manage any breathing problems you have.