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A thyroidectomy is the removal of your thyroid gland. Removing the thyroid gland removes your body's source of thyroid hormone. So after the surgery, you will need to take thyroid hormone pills every day. This helps keep the level of thyroid hormone in your body steady. This sheet tells you more about how to care for yourself after surgery.

Artificial elbow parts replace the surfaces of your damaged elbow. The artificial elbow has 2 parts. One part fits into your humerus (upper arm). The other part fits into your ulna (forearm). The resulting hinge allows your elbow to bend.

You had surgery to remove a bladder tumor. Learn how to care for yourself at home after the surgery.

The spread of the hepatitis C virus can be prevented. Hepatitis C is passed through blood. If you're infected with the virus, don't let other people come in contact with your blood. You can keep the people around you safe with a little extra care.

When you have hepatitis C, it's important to eat healthy, get plenty of sleep, and follow other healthy lifestyle choices.

Taking proper care of your wound will help it heal. Here are guidelines to help you at home.

Hepatitis is a disease that harms the liver through inflammation. Read on to learn more.

The only sure way to prevent STIs (sexually transmitted infections) is not having any kind of sex. But if you do decide to have sex, take steps to protect yourself. Here's what you need to know.

Vaginitis is a name for a group of vaginal infections. These include trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis (BV), and yeast infections. The only true STI (sexually transmitted infection) is trichomoniasis. But having any type of vaginitis may increase your risk of catching other STIs.