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Angina
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 angina? Angina is a heart condition that causes chest pain or pressure. However, not all chest pain and pressure is heart-related. There are three types of angina: Stable angina….
Anemia
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 anemia? Anemia is one of the most common blood disorder in Canada. It affects your red blood cells and hemoglobin. This is the protein in red blood cells that…
Anaphylaxis
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 anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction. It occurs when you are exposed to something you are severely allergic to. Immediate medical attention is required. SYMPTOMS Symptoms of anaphylaxis…
Alzheimer’s 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 Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer Dementia is a type of dementia. Dementia is a condition that describes a wide range of symptoms. The symptoms are associated with physical and functional changes…
Allergy Shots – Could They Help Your Allergies?
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Another name for allergy shots is allergen immunotherapy. It is a type of treatment that relieves symptoms for people who have chronic allergies. Allergy shots contain small amounts of the thing…
Depression in Older Adults
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. What is depression? Depression is a medical illness. It affects your mental and physical health….
Depression in Children and Teens
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. Depression is a medical illness. It affects your mental and physical health. Anyone can have…
Depression – Types of Antidepressants
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. Antidepressants are a group of prescription medicines that treat depression. They may also be used…
Depression – Coping With Suicidal Thoughts
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. What are suicidal thoughts and suicide? Suicidal thoughts are thoughts about hurting yourself or taking…
Depo-Provera – An Injectable Contraceptive
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 Depo-Provera? Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is a form of birth control. It is an injection or shot that contains progestin. This is a natural hormone that your ovaries produce each month…