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Learn the anatomy of the sacroiliac joint.

You've been told that you have celiac disease. This means that you are sensitive to a protein called gluten. Gluten is found in certain grains. When you ingest gluten, your immune system causes harm to your small intestines. The treatment for celiac disease is to stay away from foods and products that contain gluten. This sheet gives you the basics about a gluten-free diet.

After a stroke, it may take some time before you feel ready to have sex again. Reading this sheet can help you understand some of what you're feeling. It can also help you work with your partner to rebuild intimacy and find ways to enjoy sex again.

Every part of the body, including the heart and brain, needs oxygen to work. Blood vessels called arteries carry oxygen-rich blood through the body. Heart attack and stroke are due to problems in the arteries. The same factors that cause heart disease can make you more likely to have a stroke.

To get the most out of your health care, take an active role. This means thinking of every doctor as a partner in your care. Here are things you can do to help that partnership go smoothly.

When medicines are taken as directed, they can greatly improve your health. But if they are not taken as instructed, they may not work. To help make sure that your treatment remains effective and safe, understand your medicines and how to take them.

Do you find that you make an appointment with your health care provider, only to forget half your questions once you’re in the exam room? Preparing for a health care provider visit can help you get the most out of your health care. Below are tips for helping you prepare.

You have been told you need a colostomy. Or you have recently been given one. Learning as much as you can about your colostomy can help you adjust.

You have been told you need a colostomy. Or you have recently been given one. Once you heal from surgery, you can still live an active life. In fact, if you had a chronic disease, such as Crohn's disease, your quality of life may be better now than before surgery. In most cases, it's your choice how much having a colostomy limits your life.