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Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
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 cirrhosis and portal hypertension? Cirrhosis is a form of liver disease. It occurs when cells of the liver become damaged and your body can’t repair them. As the liver…
Circumcision
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Circumcision is a procedure where the foreskin (the skin that covers the tip of the penis) is removed. Circumcision isn’t required. If it is done, it is usually performed in the first…
Chronic Pain Medicines
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Chronic pain is a type of pain that continues over time. It can last anywhere from 3 months or more to several years. Chronic pain may be caused by certain health conditions….
Chronic 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 chronic pain? There are 2 types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain lets you know that your body is injured and usually doesn’t last long. It should go…
Cast Care
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. As a child, having a cast or splint on a broken arm or leg might seem cool. As an adult, it’s frustrating. Casts and splints are hard wraps used to help a…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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 carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder of the wrist and hand. The carpal tunnel is a narrow tunnel formed by the bones and other tissues…
Caring For Your Incision After Surgery
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. When you’re recovering from surgery, the last thing you want is a problem with your incision. An incision is the cut or wound from a surgery. It is sewn closed by your…
Caring for a Person Who Has Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. An intellectual or developmental disability can affect a person’s ability to live, attend school, and work independently. A person may need support with cooking, banking, transportation, social situations, health care visits, and…
Caregiver Stress
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A caregiver is someone who gives basic care to a person who has a chronic medical condition. A chronic condition is an illness that lasts for a long time or doesn’t go…
Caregiver Health and Wellness
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A caregiver is someone who gives basic care to a person who has a chronic medical condition. A chronic condition is an illness that lasts for a long time or doesn’t go…