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Changing Your Cravings for “Bad” Foods
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. We’ve all had a food craving at one time or another. A food craving is an extreme need for a certain food of type of food. The craving is so strong, it’s…
Cervical Dysplasia
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 cervical dysplasia? Cervical dysplasia is when there are abnormal, or precancerous, cells in and around a woman’s cervix. The vagina opens up into the cervix, which is the lower…
Early Puberty (Central Precocious Puberty)
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 central precocious puberty? Puberty is the time of life when boys and girls begin to develop or mature. Puberty involves sexual, physical, and emotional changes. Children go through puberty…
Bonding With Baby
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Bonding is a special connection you have with your baby. Bonding with your baby is not a one-time event. It is a process that takes time. For some people, bonding begins at…
Bloating
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 bloating? Bloating occurs in your abdomen (stomach). It happens when your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is filled with air or gas. The GI tract runs from the mouth to the…
Bladder Stones
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 bladder stones? Bladder stones are small crystals that form in your urine. They are hard and become trapped in your bladder. Bladder stones comes in all shapes and sizes….
Benign Breast Conditions
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Most people associate breast abnormalities with breast cancer. However, not all breast disorders are cancerous. There are many benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions. OVERVIEW What is a benign breast condition? A benign breast…
Back Pain 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. Low back pain is a common reason for healthcare provider visits. Most women who are pregnant have some degree of back pain. Women who had prior back pain or are overweight are…
Baby’s First Steps
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. There are many milestones in a baby’s first year. The most exciting may be baby’s first steps. On average, babies take their first steps around the time of their first birthday. The…
Anger Management Issues 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. Being a child can be hard. Situations and emotions can be confusing. Children often can be affected by situations differently than adults. Moments of anger, or “acting out,” in children are normal….