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Genetic Testing – What You Should Know
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Genes are found in chromosomes and are made up of DNA. We inherit genes from our parents. Our gene structure dictates how our body grows and regulates. When genes are normal, they…
Gastroparesis
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 gastroparesis? Gastroparesis is a disorder involving your stomach muscles. It is sometimes called “delayed gastric emptying.” Normally, after you swallow food, your stomach muscles begin squeezing and tightening. These…
Flat Feet
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 are flat feet? Flat feet is a condition in which one or both feet don’t have normal arches. At first, all babies’ feet look flat because an arch hasn’t formed…
Fecal Incontinence
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 fecal incontinence? Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements. This leads to stool (feces) leaking from the rectum at unexpected times. It is more common in women…
Febrile Seizures
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 a febrile seizure? Seizures can sometimes occur when a child has a fever. These are called “fever seizures” or “febrile seizures.” Febrile seizures can occur in children ages 6…
Exercise-induced Urticaria
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Exercise-induced urticaria is an allergic skin reaction brought on by exercise. It generally produces hives and other allergic symptoms. The hives, or welts, are large, raised bumps on the skin. They…
Exercise-induced Bronchospasm
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 exercise-induced bronchospasm? Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) happens when the airways in your lungs shrink (get smaller) while you are exercising. This makes it difficult to breathe. If you have EIB,…
Exercise – How To Get Started
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Before beginning an exercise routine, contact your healthcare provider. This is especially important if you haven’t been active, if you have any health problems, if you’re pregnant, or if you’re an older…
Drug-Food Interactions
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A drug-food interaction occurs when your food and medicine interfere with one another. Interactions can happen with both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. These include antacids, vitamins and iron pills. Not all medicines…
Creating a Personal Health Journal (Health Diary)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A personal health journal (health diary) is a record of your health. You keep the health journal yourself. The journal helps you keep track of every aspect of your health. Path to…