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Pap Smear (Cervical Smear)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A Pap smear is a medical exam used to determine if a woman has cervical cancer. A Pap smear is also called a Pap test. It’s performed by a healthcare provider, usually…
Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
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 panic disorder? Panic disorder is a condition in which a person has…
Pancreatitis
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 pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is inflammation (swelling) of your pancreas. The pancreas is a gland near your stomach and liver. It makes digestive juices, or enzymes. These help you absorb and…
Pain Relievers: Understanding Your OTC Options
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) pain relievers are medicines that you can buy at a store without a prescription from your health care provider. They can decrease or stop pain. They can also lower fevers….
Ovarian 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 an ovarian cyst? An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on the ovary. Â The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system. They produce eggs and hormones….
OTC Medicines and Pregnancy
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 that you can buy without a prescription from your health care provider. Many OTC medicines haven’t been well studied for safety in pregnant people. Talk to your…
OTC Cough and Cold Medicines and My Child
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. When your young child has a cough or cold, you want to make them feel better. But over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicines are not the answer. Healthcare providers do not recommend giving children…
Osteoporosis
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 osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. It causes you to lose bone mass. Osteoporosis occurs most often in older adults. Women are more likely to have it…
Osteopenia
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 osteopenia? Osteopenia is a condition that begins as you lose bone mass and your bones get weaker. This happens when the inside of your bones become brittle from a loss…
Osteoarthritis – Treating Osteoarthritis Of The Shoulder
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 symptoms of shoulder osteoarthritis? Symptoms may include: Pain while moving the shoulder or after physical activity, or pain that worsens with changes in the weather Tenderness when pressure is…