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… Daytime Accidental Wetting (Diurnal Enuresis) On this page: Overview Overview … and have higher self-esteem. When to call a doctor Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: Your child has symptoms of a urinary tract infection. These …
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… feel anxious or depressed. They may keep you from enjoying your life. A technique called thought-stopping can help you … you change how you think so that you feel better. Changing your thinking will take some time. You need to practice … stop an unwanted thought, add a more pleasant thought or image that makes you feel more calm. This thought or image is …
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… Bunions On this page: Health Tools Symptoms When to Call a … What causes a bunion? You may get bunions if: The way your foot is shaped puts too much pressure on your big toe joint. Because bunions can run in families, …
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… Postpartum Bleeding On this page: Overview Overview After delivery, you will have a bloody discharge from your vagina. This will turn pink within a week and then … you stop bleeding. Using pads makes it easier to monitor your bleeding. Do not use tampons until your doctor says …
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… Getting Support When You Have a Chronic Condition On this page: Overview Overview Support has many forms. It may be … you feel more connected and capable of living well with your condition. How can you get support when you have a chronic condition? Support has a big impact on your health and your condition, your emotions, and how you …
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… Quick Tips: Healthy Eating on a Budget On this page: Get started Get started There are ways to make healthy eating fit your budget. You'll be surprised by how spending just a … the week when the ingredients for dinner are already in your kitchen. Keep a list of what leftovers are in your
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… Checklist for Evaluating Hospice Programs On this page: Overview Overview Once you make the decision to seek hospice palliative care, make your search easier by using this checklist to find out about … care program staff, and make notes next to each item on your list. Hospice Palliative Care Checklist Name of hospice …
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… Hip Fracture Repair (Hip Pinning) On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … make one or two cuts (incisions) over the broken bone in your hip. The pieces of bone are moved into the right … You won't feel the area of surgery. The choice depends on your doctor, on your overall health, and, to a degree, what …
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… Choosing a Health Care Provider On this page: Overview Overview Choosing a doctor … provider is very important. The relationship you have with your health care provider greatly influences the health decisions you make and, ultimately, your health. Whether you are looking for a primary care …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our …