Now that your dog has had its ACL surgery and has returned home, its time to address what to expect while caring for your dog. Here you find some of my helpful tips about wound care, eating and drinking, going potty and more. Wound care: Wound care is an important part of any recovery. The ...
There are many different levels of surgery; some procedures are done on an out-patient basis while others require a hospital stay. After being treated for a rather nasty bedsore I was poked, prodded and scraped many times. This eventually led to several trips to the emergency room for a debridement when the pain was so ...
Well today you have had the doctor perform what is called punch biopsy. What this means is that the doctor took a punch of skin from an area on your body for shipping to the laboratory for further and more intense biopsy testing. After the punch biopsy the doctor will usually give the patient directions ...
Pilonidal Cyst Surgery Treatment and Recovery Time A pilonidal cyst is a type of pocket cyst that is filled with abnormal tissues, hair, and debris from skin secretions. This cyst type is usually found by the buttocks on the tailbone area. They are not an indication of anything serious, and it seems that they are ...
Houston is a city that is unique in that it deals not only with the indigent that live in Texas, but also those who come in from across the border. Understanding the need for affordable and readily available health care so as to ensure the health of the entire population, Texas has taken a unique ...
I usually rely on old fashioned common sense to heal wounds naturally. When it comes to natural healing, sometimes the simplest tips are the best. Most people like to use items they already have on hand, rather than shopping for special formulas. Thankfully, you can heal wounds naturally without a lot of fuss, unless they ...
My mom fractured her knee at the end of January 2008. She was at Boca Community Hospital; is 78; and has osteoporosis. When I arrived at the hospital I saw that her leg was in what is called an immobilizer. She spent 6 days in the hospital during which she complained of extreme pain in ...
