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You've been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Read on to learn how to care for yourself at home.

Here are some instructions about how to apply and remove the Acticoat dressing to help your wound heal and decrease the chance of infection.

You are going home with a biliary catheter in place. This is a small, flexible tube placed into the common bile duct. It is used when this duct becomes blocked. These are some general guidelines on caring for your catheter.

Biobrane (also called artificial skin) is a white stretchable dressing that covers the site of a burn wound. It is also used to cover the donor site if you have a skin graft. It will stay in place to protect your wound while it heals. Here are some general guidelines for home care.

The NG tube will give you food, fluids, and medicine. Read on for helpful information about when to call your provider.

You have been discharged with a T-tube, which is shaped like the letter T. It is put in place after bile duct surgery to drain bile while the duct is healing. The T-tube will be left in place for up to several weeks. Here's what you can do at home to aid your recovery.

A halo ring and vest brace device keeps your head and neck from moving after a neck fracture or surgery. Read on to learn how to care for yourself at home when you're wearing this device.

A Jewett brace keeps your back in position while it is healing after surgery or injury. Wear your brace as directed by your doctor.

Follow these step-by-step instructions for the pendulum exercise. This stretching exercise for your shoulder can improve flexibility, increase range of motion, and reduce pain.