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Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)
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 social phobia? Social phobia, also called social anxiety disorder, is a fear of being judged by others during social situations. This includes, work, parties, family gatherings, etc. Most people…
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
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 slipped capital femoral epiphysis? Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a hip problem that starts if the epiphysis (growing end) of the femur (thigh bone) slips from the ball…
Sleepwalking
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 sleepwalking? Sleepwalking is just as it sounds. It involves walking around, sitting up, or doing other activities while asleep. The person’s eyes are open. They look like they are…
Shortness of Breath
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 shortness of breath? Shortness of breath is the feeling that you cannot get enough air into your lungs. Sometimes the feeling is worse when you are physically active or…
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 skin condition. It affects the scalp, face, or inside the ear.  The skin also can be red and greasy.  When adults get…
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 is a rare autoimmune disorder made up of a group of diseases. There are 2 types of scleroderma: localized and systemic. Localized scleroderma affects the skin only….
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 a rare condition. It occurs when your immune system reacts to an infection somewhere else in your body. It can make your joints swell…
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…