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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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 abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? The main blood vessel in your body is the aorta. It is a long blood vessel that reaches from your chest into your abdomen….

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Abdominal Ultrasound

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Overview An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test. It allows your healthcare provider to look inside your abdomen (often referred to as your stomach or belly) without surgery. The abdomen is the…

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

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 abnormal uterine bleeding? Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus (through your vagina). It can occur at any time during your monthly cycle, including during your normal…

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ACL Injury

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 ACL injury? ACL refers to the anterior cruciate ligament. It is 1 of 4 ligaments in your knee. The other knee ligaments are PCL (posterior cruciate ligament), MCL (medial…

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Acne

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 acne? Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples.  Pimples form when the hair follicles of your skin are blocked by a…

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Acne – Isotretinoin

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 isotretinoin? Isotretinoin is a medicine used to treat very bad acne. It is usually used for cystic acne that did not get better after treatment with other medicines. It is…

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Acute Bronchitis

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 acute bronchitis? Acute bronchitis is a contagious viral infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes. These are the airways that carry air into your lungs. When these tubes…

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Added Sugar- What You Need To Know

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that provides calories for your body to use as energy. There are two main types of sugar. Natural sugar is found in whole, unprocessed foods. These include…

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Addison’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 Addison’s disease? Addison’s disease is a condition that affects your body’s adrenal glands. These glands are located on top of your kidneys. They make hormones that affect your mood,…

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Adhesive Capsulitis

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 adhesive capsulitis? Adhesive capsulitis is commonly called frozen shoulder. This occurs when the joints in your shoulder are inflamed. The inflammation leads to scar tissue. This prevents you from…

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Adult ADHD (Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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 adult ADHD? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors. It used to be called attention deficit disorder (ADD). ADHD is not just present in children. Adults can be…

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Adult Immunizations

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Just because you’re an adult, doesn’t mean you’re immune from certain illnesses. Immunizations are important in staying healthy as an adult. Adults aren’t always good about getting immunized. Many adults don’t know…

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AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency 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 AIDS? AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a life-threatening condition caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The virus makes your body weak and unable to fight off infections. It…

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Air Pollution

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Outdoor air pollution is a mix of natural and man-made particles in the air. Regular exposure to it can harm our health when we breathe it. Air pollution is a problem in…

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Air Travel Health Tips

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. How can I improve plane travel? Most people don’t have any problems when they fly, but it’s possible to make airplane travel safer and more comfortable. Here are some tips: Carry enough…

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