1. Kidney Failure
(Articles/Diseases)

... changes and medicines. When the kidneys lose most of their function, called endstage renal failure, dialysis is needed several days a week. A kidney transplant may also be a treatment option. Talk to ...

2. Constipation
(Articles/Conditions)

...  A diet that is high in fat and sugar or low in fiber Not drinking enough liquids Being inactive Not going to the toilet when you have the urge to pass stool or have a bowel movement Some medicines ...

3. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
(Articles/Diseases)

...  Stay active. Quit smoking. Maintain a healthy weight. Eat a balanced diet. Drink a lot of fluids. Control stress. Take your medicines such as inhalers, steroids and antibiotics as ordered. ...

4. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test)
(Articles/Medical exams)

... so you can take deep breaths during the test. If you take lung medicine, your doctor will tell you which medicines you need to stop taking and for how long before the test. During the Test A ...

5. EPS (Electrophysiology Study)
(Articles/Medical exams)

... water, after midnight before your test. Ask your doctor if you should take your medicines the morning of your test. If so, take with sips of water only. During the Test You will wear a hospital ...

6. Cancer of the Colon and Rectum
(Articles/Diseases)

...  Chemotherapy medicines to kill cancer cells. These medicines are given by mouth, by injection into a muscle or vein, or directly into the affected organ to treat cancer. These medicines help kill cancer ...

7. Vaginal Infection
(Articles/Diseases)

... also treated. Vaginal infection treatment See your doctor if you have any signs of infection. Your treatment may include: Medicines Finish all of your medicine as ordered. The infection ...

8. Home Care for Pandemic Flu
(Articles/Diseases)

... will give you advice about home care or tell you if emergency care is needed. • Write down the date, time, fever, signs, medicines given and dosage. Make a note when his or her signs change. • Give plenty ...

9. High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
(Articles/Diseases)

...  If you have high blood pressure and seizures, it is called eclampsia. Treatment for gestational hypertension may include lowering your blood pressure with bed rest or medicines, a hospital stay, or delivery ...

10. Heart Failure
(Articles/Diseases)

... Take your medicines as ordered by your doctor. • Weigh yourself every morning at the same time. Keep a record of your daily weights. • Limit salt or sodium in foods and drinks. • Call your doctor for any ...

11. Bronchoscopy
(Articles/Medical exams)

... home alone. Arrive on time for your test. Plan on this test taking about 2 hours. To Prepare • Do not eat or drink anything, including water, after midnight before the test. • If you are to take your medicines ...

12. Bone Scan
(Articles/Medical exams)

... will be given two appointment times. Arrive on time for each part of the test. Diagnosis of Osteoporosis If you have any allergies to medicines, foods or other things, tell the staff before the test. ...

13. Hysterectomy
(Articles/Surgery)

... do not stop taking it without asking your doctor first. • Do not eat or drink anything, including water, after midnight before your surgery. • Ask your doctor if you should take your medicines the morning ...

14. Barium Swallow
(Articles/Medical exams)

... your medicines the morning of the test, take them with sips of water only. During the Test • You will wear a hospital gown. • You are given 1 or 2 barium drinks. The drink tastes chalky and may be flavored. ...

15. Barium Enema
(Articles/Medical exams)

A barium enema is an x-ray test of the large intestine also called the colon. This test lets your doctor see the lining of your colon and rectum. If you take medicines each day, ask your doctor which of ...

16. Endogastroduodenoscopy
(Articles/Medical exams)

... test. • Do not eat or drink anything, including water, after midnight before the test. • Ask your doctor if you should take your medicines the morning of the test.  If so, take with sips of water only. ...

17. Cancer
(Articles/Diseases)

... slow the growth or destroy cancer cells • Other medicines to treat side effects and help you heal better Prevention You can reduce your risk of cancer by: • Not smoking or using tobacco • Using sunscreen, ...

18. Coping with Stress
(Articles/Conditions)

... tobacco products, drinking alcohol or using drugs. Get help from a professional if you need it. A counselor can help you cope with stress and deal with problems. Your doctor may prescribe medicines to ...

19. Gastritis
(Articles/Diseases)

Gastritis is the irritation of the lining of the stomach. This can start quickly or be a long term problem.   Signs • Stomach pain • Bloating and burping • Nausea or vomiting Causes • Some medicines ...

20. Lung Cancer
(Articles/Diseases)

... options will be discussed with you. Common treatments include: • Surgery to remove the tumor and nearby tissue • Radiation therapy to destroy cancer cells • Chemotherapy medicines to destroy cancer cells ...