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Chronic Illness – How it Can Affect Your Sex Life
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. How can a chronic illness affect my sex life? A chronic illness is a health…
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) – Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition
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. Normal, healthy kidneys remove waste from the blood. If you have chronic kidney disease, your…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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 obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? COPD is a disease that makes it hard for you to breathe. The two main types of COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Chronic…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – Spirometry
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 spirometry? Spirometry is a type of “pulmonary function” test. It measures how well your lungs are working. Your healthcare provider uses the test results to help determine whether you have…
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…
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 Pelvic 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 pelvic pain? Chronic pelvic pain is pain in your pelvic region (the area below your belly button and above your hips) that lasts for at least 6 months….
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…
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…
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
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 cleft lip and cleft palate? Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects. They happen when a baby’s lip or mouth don’t form correctly early in pregnancy. The word cleft…
Clostridium Difficile (C. diff.) 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 Clostridium difficile? Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is a type of bacteria that lives in many people’s intestines. C. diff. is part of the normal balance of bacteria in your…
Club Drug Use
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 are “club drugs”? Club drugs are a group of drugs commonly found at parties, bars, nightclubs, and concerts. Most forms of the drugs are illegal and can cause serious illness,…
Club Drug Use – Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
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 GHB? Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is an illegal drug that is used as a muscle…
Colds and the Flu
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 a cold and what is the flu? A cold and the flu are viral infections. They both affect your respiratory system. This includes your throat, nose, airways and lungs….
Colds and the Flu – Enterovirus D68
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is one of more than 100 non-polio enteroviruses. This virus was first identified in California in 1962. What are the symptoms of EV-D68 infection? EV-D68 can cause mild…