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Bartholin’s Gland Cyst
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 the Bartholin’s gland? The Bartholin’s gland is a tiny organ on each of the labia (vaginal lips), near the opening of the vagina. If the vagina were the face…
Infective Endocarditis
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 infective endocarditis? Infective endocarditis (also known as bacterial endocarditis) is a type of infection. It occurs in the valves and inner lining of the heart (called the endocardium). It…
Backpack Safety
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Kids carry a lot in their backpacks: homework, books, lunch, jackets, sports equipment … The list goes on and on. And while your child’s backpack may be big enough to tote all…
Arrhythmia
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 arrhythmia? An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast (tachycardia) or too slow (bradycardia). Your heartbeat may be irregular. This…
Antiemetic Medicines – OTC Relief for Nausea and Vomiting
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are medicines you can buy without a prescription from your healthcare provider. Medicines that treat nausea and vomiting are called antiemetics. Several OTC medicines are used as antiemetics. These…
Antidiarrheal Medicines – OTC Relief for Diarrhea
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Diarrhea is when you have frequent and liquid bowel movements. Many things can cause it, including: Viruses. Bacteria and parasites. Medicines such as antibiotics. Lactose intolerance. Fructose or artificial sweeteners. Digestive disorders…
Amenorrhea
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 amenorrhea? Amenorrhea is the medical term for when a woman doesn’t have menstrual periods. There are two types of amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea is when you are late to start…
Alcohol Abuse – Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
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 is alcohol withdrawal syndrome? Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a set of symptoms that people…
Addison’s 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 Addison’s disease? Addison’s disease is a condition that affects your body’s adrenal glands. These glands are located on top of your kidneys. They make hormones that affect your mood,…
Added Sugar- 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. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that provides calories for your body to use as energy. There are two main types of sugar. Natural sugar is found in whole, unprocessed foods. These include…