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You had a cervical fusion. During this procedure, your healthcare provider locked together (fused) some of the bones in the curve of your neck. This limits the movement of these bones to help ease your pain. Here’s what you need to know about home care after this surgery.

Chronic kidney disease can happen because of infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney stones, circulation problems, and reactions to medicine. The goal is to make changes in your life to stop CKD from progressing to complete kidney failure.

Cirrhosis is a chronic liver problem that occurs when liver tissue is destroyed and replaced by scar tissue. Read on to learn how to care for yourself at home.

You just had a procedure that needed a colostomy. This disconnects part of your colon (large intestine). Here's how to recover at home.

You have been diagnosed with a concussion. This is a type of brain injury caused by a sudden impact to your head. It can also be caused by sudden movement of your brain inside your head, such as from forceful shaking. Some concussions are mild, and most patients have a full recovery. Others are severe. Early care and monitoring are important to prevent long-term complications.

You have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Read on to learn how to care for yourself at home.

You had a gastrectomy. During this surgery, some or all of your stomach was removed. As you heal from surgery, here's what you'll need to know to care for yourself.

You are being treated for breast cancer or precancer. The cancer or precancerous tissue was removed with surgery. This may have been done with a lumpectomy. Or it may have been with a total mastectomy. Here is information that includes allowed activities and home care.

You had minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery. Here's what you need to know about home care.