Adrenal insufficiency happens when your adrenal glands do not make enough hormones. Adrenal insufficiency may be permanent or temporary. Topics include causes, symptoms, treatment, medication, why you should wear a MedicAlert, and special dosage instructions for stressful times.
This pamphlet explains incision care, pain management, how to position your bed after surgery, and instructions for activity and diet. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Ce dépliant traite des soins de l'incision, de la gestion de la douleur, du positionnement dans le lit après l'opération et des instructions relatives à l'activité et à l'alimentation. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need, and the steps to prepare and give yourself an injection of hydrocortisone.
A laparoscopic adrenalectomy is surgery on the adrenal gland(s). This pamphlet will help you learn about your stay in the hospital and how to care for yourself after surgery.
Chyle is a fluid that flows through your lymph vessels. Lymph vessels run through your body beside your blood vessels. When chyle leaks from your lymph vessels, your body loses energy, protein, and vitamins. This pamphlet explains fat-free nutrition guidelines and tips to follow if you have a chyle leak.
Your parathyroid glands are in your neck and help to control your blood calcium and phosphorous levels. This pamphlet explains what a parathyroidectomy is, the possible complications with this surgery, care after surgery, how to take care of your incision, blood work, and medications.
A parotidectomy is surgery to remove your parotid gland(s). The parotid glands are large salivary glands. They are on the side of your face, just in front of and below your ears. This pamphlet explains what will happen right after surgery, care at home, follow-up care, and symptoms that need immediate medical attention.
This pamphlet is for people who are pregnant or who are planning to get pregnant, and who are being tested for a thyroid disorder or have been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder. It explains what causes thyroid disorders, what hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are, and possible treatments.
This pamphlet explains the types of thyroid gland and parathyroid gland surgeries. It also explains what to expect after surgery, how to care for your incision, and symptoms to watch for.