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Mastitis
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 mastitis? Mastitis (say: “mass-tie-tuss”) is an inflammation of the breast that is usually caused by an infection. It often happens while a woman is breastfeeding, especially during the first…
Marijuana Use
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 the common side effects of marijuana use? The following are some of the common side effects of using marijuana: Trouble remembering things Slowed reaction time Difficulty concentrating Sleepiness Anxiety…
Lupus – Lupus 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. Is pregnancy too risky if I have lupus? If you have a type of lupus called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and you are thinking about getting pregnant, you may worry about how…
Lupus
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 lupus? Lupus (say: loop-us) is a disease of the immune system that can affect many parts of the body. Normally, antibodies produced by the immune system help protect the…
Low Back Pain
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 low back pain? Low back pain is a common problem for many people. It can be caused by many different things, but you can easily prevent it by learning…
Interstitial Cystitis
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 interstitial cystitis? Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder. People who have interstitial cystitis have a bladder wall that is inflamed and irritated (red and sore). This inflammation…
International Travel: Tips for Staying Healthy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy when you travel to other countries: Before you go Plan ahead. If you need any immunizations or vaccinations, contact your healthcare professional at…
Nutrition- Determine Your Calorie Needs
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Different groups of people have different daily calorie needs. For example, an adult athlete will need to consume more calories than a moderately active 3 year old. When eating store-bought foods, be…
Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Why is the nose prone to bleeding? The nose has many blood vessels in it to help warm and humidify the air you breathe. These vessels lie close to the surface,…
Nightmares and Night Terrors
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 nightmares? Nightmares are scary dreams. Most children have them from time to time. Most nightmares happen very late in the sleep period (usually between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m.)….