Some organs in the body (like bowels and other tissues) are held in place by a strong wall of muscle and tissue. A hernia is when the outer wall breaks open or tears, and organs fall through the opening. This pamphlet includes information about getting ready for your surgery, what to expect after, pain control, exercises, and follow-up care. This pamphlet is also available in French.
The suggestions in this pamphlet can help you manage your intestinal gas. A list of foods to avoid or limit that can cause more gas, and a list of vegetables and fruit that usually cause less gas are included.
IL-23 inhibitors are medications that are often used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet explains how IL-23 inhibitors work, how they are given, and how long you can expect to take this medication.
Treatment with infliximab may help you manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet describes what IBD is, what infliximab is and how to use it, and possible side effects.
Diarrhea is a common side effect when radiation treatment is given to the pelvis. This pamphlet describes why and when someone may get diarrhea and how to treat it. It includes details on diet changes that may help.
During surgery, a part of your bowel will be removed using a laparoscope. Laparoscopic surgery has fewer complications than open bowel surgery. An overview of what will happen before and after surgery is provided. Topics include nutrition, controlling discomfort, and care of your incision.
This pamphlet explains what a gallbladder and gallstones are, why you need gallbladder surgery, and what will happen during and after surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.
A hiatal hernia happens when part of your stomach moves up into your lower chest through an opening in the diaphragm. Topics include what to expect after surgery, including activity, nutrition, intravenous (IV), nasogastric tube, face mask or nasal prongs, pain management, and deep breathing and coughing. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet describes the recommended follow-up care for colon cancer survivors. What to expect and a lists of available supports and resources is included.
This pamphlet explains where to go for your appointment with a liver specialist, how the liver works, and how to manage the symptoms of advance liver disease.