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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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 irritable bowel syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic (ongoing) problem with the large intestine. IBS is not a disease. It is a term used to describe a…
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
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 an intrauterine device? An intrauterine device (called an IUD) is a small, T-shaped device with a string attached to the end. The IUD is placed inside a woman’s uterus to…
Intellectual Disabilities – Learn How to Get More Information to Help Your Child
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. If you have just learned that your child has a developmental disability, you probably have a lot of questions. You are probably worried and a little afraid. Learning about your child’s disability…
Insomnia
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 insomnia? Insomnia (say: “in-sohm-nee-uh”) is a sleep disorder. People who have insomnia may not be able to fall asleep. They may wake up during the night and not be…
Ingrown Toenails
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 ingrown toenail? When a toenail is ingrown, the sides or corners of the nail curl down and dig into the skin of the toe, causing swelling, pain and…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
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 inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name of a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become inflamed (red and swollen). The inflammation lasts…
Hypothyroidism
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 hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, means your thyroid gland is not making enough hormones. The thyroid gland is located in the front of your neck, just below your…
Hyperthyroidism
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 hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid disease, means your thyroid gland makes and releases too much thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is located in the front of your neck, just…
Hydration – Why It’s So Important
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to work properly. For example, your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste,…
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
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 human papillomavirus? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Canada. There are over 200 types of HPV. Some types don’t cause any…