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Bed-Wetting (Enuresis)
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 enuresis? Enuresis is the medical term for bed-wetting while sleeping. Bed-wetting is fairly common among children. It is often just a stage in their development. Bed-wetting is more common among…
Endometriosis
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 endometriosis? Endometriosis is a medical condition in which tissue that is similar to that in which lines the uterus grows elsewhere in the body. It can grow on your…
Ear Infection
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 ear infection? An ear infection is one of the most common conditions among children. It is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. These infections create pressure in…
Diverticular Disease
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 diverticular disease? Diverticular disease is a group of conditions that affect your large intestine (colon) It involves small pouches or sacs called diverticula. These pouches can form in your…
Diaper Rash
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 diaper rash? Diaper rash is redness and rash on a baby’s bottom or genital area. Diaper rash can be caused by wet diapers that are not changed quickly enough….
Exercising Your Finger After an Injury
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. The human hand has 27 bones—3 in each finger except the thumb, which has 2. When you hurt a finger, you may have injured one of the bones, your joints, connective tissues,…
Exercise 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. For most people, exercise is beneficial to overall health and wellness. This includes pregnant people. If you are healthy and your pregnancy is typical (not high-risk), it should be safe for you…
Exercise and Seniors
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Exercise is an important part of nearly everyone’s everyday health, including older adults. Experts say seniors should be as active as possible. If you are an older adult, exercise can help you…
Ending a Pregnancy
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 abortion? Abortion means ending a pregnancy early. In some cases, a woman’s pregnancy ends on its own. This is called a miscarriage, or a spontaneous abortion. In other cases, a…
Emergency Contraception
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 emergency contraception? Emergency contraception is a form of birth control. It can be used to prevent pregnancy if used within 5 days of having unprotected sex. If you are pregnant,…