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Sensory Dysfunction (Taste and Smell Dysfunction)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Why are smell and taste important? Your senses of smell and taste let you fully enjoy the scents and flavors of foods and drinks. These senses also help protect you from…
Seborrheic Dermatitis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is seborrheic dermatitis? Seborrheic dermatitis is a common condition that makes the skin look greasy, scaly and flaky. It usually affects the scalp. In adolescents and adults, seborrheic dermatitis is…
Scleroderma
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is scleroderma? Scleroderma (say: “sclare-oh-DER-muh”) is a chronic (ongoing) disease that affects the skin and may also affect internal organs in some people. Scleroderma causes the body to produce too…
Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. What are opioids? Opioids are powerful pain relievers your healthcare provider can prescribe to manage…
Reactive Arthritis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is reactive arthritis? Reactive arthritis is an uncommon condition that can make your joints swell and hurt, similar to the pain of arthritis. “Reactive arthritis” means your immune system is…
Prostate Cancer – Risks and Benefits of Common Prostate Cancer Treatments
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 the risks and benefits of radical prostatectomy? If you’re young and in good health, the short-term risks of this surgery are low. The hospital stay is usually 2 to 3…
Keeping Your Child Active
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Why is physical activity so important for children? More children and teens are overweight or obese now than ever before. Regular physical activity can help prevent serious health problems that are associated…
Young-Onset Alzheimer’s (Early-Onset Alzheimer’s)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. Young-onset Alzheimer dementia is a medical condition. It is a disease of the brain and…
Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is indigestion (dyspepsia)? Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia is a common condition. It can happen when your body has trouble digesting food. It occurs in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The…
Natural Health Products – What You Need to Know
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 Natural Health Product (NHP)? A Natural Health Product (NHP) is a vitamin, mineral, homeopathic medicine, traditional medicine, probiotic, or herb that you take to restore or maintain health or…