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Psoriasis
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 psoriasis? Psoriasis (say “sor-eye-uh-sus”) is a common chronic condition that causes thick red marks and flaky white patches that look like scales to form on the skin. Is psoriasis…
Pruritis
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 pruritis? Pruritis is itchy skin that makes you want to scratch. It can be caused by many things. Normally, itchy skin isn’t serious, but it can make you uncomfortable….
Prostatitis
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 prostate gland? The prostate is a gland that lies just below a man’s urinary bladder. It surrounds the urethra and is in front of the rectum. The urethra…
Prostate Cancer – Pros & Cons of PSA Testing
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 prostate cancer screening? A prostate cancer screening is a test that your healthcare provider uses to look for prostate cancer before you have any symptoms. The 2 types of prostate…
Prostate Cancer
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 prostate gland? The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate makes a fluid that mixes with sperm and other fluids during ejaculation. A normal…
Pressure Sores
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 pressure sores? Pressure sores are areas of injured skin and tissue. They usually are caused by sitting or lying in one position for too long. This puts pressure on…
Prenatal Diagnosis: Amniocentesis and CVS
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 prenatal diagnosis? Prenatal diagnosis is a way for your healthcare provider to determine, before birth, whether your fetus has a problem such as Down syndrome. Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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. OVERVIEW What is post-traumatic stress disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety…
Postpartum Depression
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. OVERVIEW Are mood changes common after childbirth? Yes. After having a baby, many women have…
Poisoning
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 poison? A poison is any substance that is harmful to your body. There…