Discharge Instructions for Hypothyroidism and Myxedema (Child)
Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is less active than normal. Your child's symptoms may vary from mild to severe. Read on to learn about home care for your child.
Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is less active than normal. Your child's symptoms may vary from mild to severe. Read on to learn about home care for your child.
Hypothyroidism means your thyroid gland is not making enough thyroid hormone to meet your body's needs. Here's how to take care of yourself when you are back at home.
Hypophosphatemia is when you don't have enough phosphorus in your blood.
Your child has been diagnosed with hyponatremia. This is a low level of sodium in the blood. This sheet can help you care for your child.
You have been diagnosed with a concussion. This is a type of brain injury caused by a sudden impact to your head. It can also be caused by sudden movement of your brain inside your head, such as from forceful shaking. Some concussions are mild, and most patients have a full recovery. Others are severe. Early care and monitoring are important to prevent long-term complications.
You just had a procedure that needed a colostomy. This disconnects part of your colon (large intestine). Here's how to recover at home.
Hypokalemia means you have a low level of potassium in the blood. With this condition, you will need to make some dietary changes.
Hypocalcemia means your child doesn't have enough calcium in his or her blood. Your child will need to make some diet changes.
Hypocalcemia means there is not enough calcium in your blood. If you have this condition, you will need to make some dietary changes.
Your child's thyroid gland is overactive and makes too much thyroid hormone. This means your child's thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. Read on to learn how to care for your child.