24-Hour pH Monitoring
This pamphlet explains why and how the test is done, and how the test will feel. Information about medications, eating, drinking, and activity during the 24-hour pH monitoring test is given.
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5-Aminosalicylate (5-ASA) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) is a medication often used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Topics include: what does 5-ASA do, which 5-ASA you should take, how to take 5-ASA, what other medications you can take, and how 5-ASA will help.
About Bariatric Surgery
This pamphlet explains what bariatric surgery is, what a sleeve gastrectomy is, possible complications, and other topics to help you decide if bariatric surgery is the right for you.
Adalimumab Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Treatment with adalimumab may help you manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet describes what adalimumab is and some important aspects of therapy with this medication.
Advanced Liver Disease - Changes in Your Quality of Life
Being diagnosed with advanced liver disease can be confusing and scary. You will need to make changes in your life and think about difficult treatment options. This pamphlet lists common physical, social, mental, and emotional changes that can happen when you have advanced liver disease.
After Hernia Surgery
This pamphlet explains what a hernia is, types of hernias, and how a hernia is repaired. It also explains how to care for yourself after surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.
After Rectal Surgery
This pamphlet explains what to expect after rectal surgery. Topics include how to care for your incision (cut), how to control your pain after surgery, and more. A list of symptoms to watch for after surgery is included.
Appendectomy
This pamphlet explains what your appendix is, what will happen after your surgery, where your incisions will be, when you can shower/bathe, and when you can return to various activities. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Appendicectomie
La présente brochure vous explique ce qui se passe après votre chirurgie et comment participer à vos soins. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Après l’opération d’une hernie
Ce document explique ce qu'est une hernie, les différents types de hernies et la façon de réparer une hernie. Il explique également comment prendre soin de vous après l'opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.