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Proteinuria in Children
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 proteinuria in children? Proteinuria is when protein is found in your child’s urine. All children have a little protein in their urine. But too much may signal a problem with…
Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medicines you can take for pain relief. They are often sold over the counter (OTC). This means you can buy them without a prescription from your doctor….
Prescription Drug Abuse in the Elderly
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 prescription drug abuse? Prescription drug abuse is when a person doesn’t take their prescription medicine properly. Prescription drug abuse is a term usually reserved for improper use of medicines that…
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
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 PMS? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the name for a group of symptoms that you may experience up to 14 days before your period (menstruation). The symptoms usually stop soon…
Premenstrual Dysphoric 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 premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? PMDD is a severe form premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. PMS is a common problem for those who have menstrual periods. About 75% of people of…
Premature Ejaculation
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 premature ejaculation? Premature ejaculation happens when a man has an orgasm sooner than they or their partner would like. Premature ejaculation can happen before or shortly after penetration. There…
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
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 high blood pressure during pregnancy? A small percentage of pregnant people have high blood pressure at some point during their pregnancy. Some cases are mild; other cases are severe….
Prediabetes
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 prediabetes? Prediabetes means your blood glucose (also called blood sugar) levels are higher than normal. When your blood glucose levels reach a certain level, you have diabetes. This is…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
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 polycystic ovary syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that occurs when an imbalance of hormone levels in a woman’s body causes cysts (say: “sists”) to form in…
Polycystic Kidney Disease
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 polycystic kidney disease? Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disease that affects the kidneys. Inherited means it runs in families and is passed down from parents. It causes…