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Cellulitis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is cellulitis? Cellulitis is a skin infection that is caused by bacteria. It is a common infection but can become a serious condition if not treated. Most of the time, cellulitis…
Caffeine and Kids
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Many of the food and drink items that children and teens crave have caffeine in them. You can find caffeine in soda, energy drinks, and chocolate candy—even hot cocoa. If these are…
Bug Bites
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Summer means bug bites. Most bug bites are not serious. The most common bug bites come from bees, wasps, and mosquitos. Less common bug bites include fleas, spiders, and ticks. A bug…
Blood Test: Lipid Panel
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Overview A lipid panel is a simple blood test to check your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a soft, sticky substance found inside your body. Total cholesterol is made up of three parts:…
Blood Clots
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are blood clots? Blood clots are differently sized clumps of blood that have formed inside your body. Clotting is important to prevent excessive bleeding if you are injured or cut. However,…
Chronic Eyelid Twitching (Blepharospasm)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is blepharospasm? Blepharospasm is a rare condition that causes your eyelid to blink or twitch. You can’t control it. This is called involuntary blinking or twitching. The twitching is caused by…
Biopsy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a biopsy? A biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue, fluid, or a growth from your body. This tissue, fluid, or growth is sent to a lab for testing. A…
Asperger’s Syndrome
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is Asperger’s syndrome? Asperger’s syndrome (also known as just Asperger’s) was once its own diagnosis. Now it is identified as one form of the autism spectrum disorder diagnosis (ASD). Despite this,…
Appendicitis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is appendicitis? An appendicitis is inflammation or infection in your appendix. The appendix is a tube-like organ in your abdomen. It is attached to the first portion of your large intestine….
Anal Fissure
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are anal fissures? An anal fissure is a small crack or tear in the thin, moist lining of the lower rectum. It is a common condition. Sometimes people confuse anal fissures…