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Craniosynostosis happens when the bones in your baby's skull grow together, or fuse, too early. If the bones fuse too early, brain growth can be restricted. Or the shape of the head will be unusual. This can lead to developmental problems and sometimes seizures. Here are instructions for home care following surgery to correct this condition.

Your child has been hospitalized with cystic fibrosis. This is an inherited, long-term disease. It affects the lungs and digestive system most often.

Learn what you can do to prevent, watch for, and help heal pressure injuries.

DVT is a blood clot in a deep vein. Your healthcare provider will usually prescribe an anticoagulant medicine. Be sure to follow all directions your provider gives you for taking this medicine.

You have been diagnosed with diverticulitis. This is a condition in which small pouches form in your colon (large intestine) and become inflamed or infected. Follow the guidelines here for home care.

There is no cure for endometriosis, but you can be treated. You and your doctor decided on laparoscopic treatment for you. Here's what you can do at home to help you recover.

Learn what you can expect when you are home after your ERCP.

Epididymitis is often caused by bacteria in the urinary tract or by bacteria passed between partners during sex. It can also be a complication of certain hospital procedures, or it can be caused by use of a urinary catheter. Here's what you need to do at home to care for yourself.

You have been diagnosed with epilepsy, a disorder of recurring seizures. When you have a seizure, an electrical disturbance happens in your brain. There are different kinds of seizures, and each patient may have one or many types of seizures. Here are some guidelines for you and your family.