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A percutaneous nephrostomy means that urine was drained from your kidney to prevent pain, infection, and kidney damage. You had the procedure because your kidney or the tube leading from the kidney to the bladder (ureter) was blocked by a kidney stone or tumor, or perhaps due to another problem. The blockage caused a backup of urine in your kidney. Here's how to care for yourself at home.

Risk factors are habits and conditions that make heart disease more likely. The more risk factors you have, the higher your chances of a heart attack. Most risk factors can be managed to help make your heart healthier.

Hormones, like the ones used in birth control pills, can be taken in other forms. These must be prescribed by your healthcare provider. Read on to learn more.

An abscess is a pocket of pus that forms around an infection. Pus is a fluid made up of germs (bacteria), white blood cells, and other matter. Draining pus from an infected area or organ inside the body may be needed. This helps heal the infection.

Birth control pills contain hormones that prevent pregnancy. Read on to learn more.

Your kidneys are not working properly. Acute kidney injury has many causes including urinary blockages, infection, lack of enough blood supply, and medicines that can injure kidneys.

Pyelonephritis is a kidney infection that can be serious and can damage the kidneys. People with severe infection are often hospitalized. Here's what you can do at home to help your child.

The incision on your child's scalp was closed using stitches, surgical staples, or small white adhesive strips. These items must be cared for so that your child's incision heals correctly. Follow the tips on this sheet when caring for your child's incision at home.

Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or sexually transmitted infection (STI). It causes painful outbreaks of blisters and sores. It spreads through contact with an infected area—usually a sore on the genitals, rectum, or mouth.