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Bleeding 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. OVERVIEW Bleeding during pregnancy can happen for different reasons. It can be the result of something serious or non-serious. Light spotting (bleeding) can be normal in early pregnancy. This is when the…
Blessure au LCA
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Qu’est-ce qu’une blessure au LCA? L’abréviation LCA signifie ligament croisé antérieur. Il s’agit d’un des quatre ligaments dans votre genou. Les autres ligaments du genou sont le ligament croisé postérieur (LCP),…
Blessures oculaires occasionnées par la pratique d’un sport
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier autorisé ou à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Chaque année, le sport entraîne beaucoup de blessures aux yeux. Au Canada, les sports qui causent le plus de blessures aux yeux sont le hockey et…
Bloating
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 bloating? Bloating occurs in your abdomen (stomach). It happens when your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is filled with air or gas. The GI tract runs from the mouth to the…
Blood Clots
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are blood clots? Blood clots are differently sized clumps of blood that have formed inside your body. Clotting is important to prevent excessive bleeding if you are injured or cut. However,…
Blood Test: Lipid Panel
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Overview A lipid panel is a simple blood test to check your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a soft, sticky substance found inside your body. Total cholesterol is made up of three parts:…
Body Image (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. Children’s opinions of their bodies form at a very young age. Research suggests that children…
Body piercing
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Body piercing is when a hole is made in your skin or through a part of your body so you can add a piece of jewelry for decoration. The earlobe is the…
Body Shape – Apple or Pear
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Most women and men recognize where their bodies tend to store fat. In the “Pear” shape, fat is stored around the hips and thighs. The waist is narrower than the hips. In…
Bonding With Baby
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Bonding is a special connection you have with your baby. Bonding with your baby is not a one-time event. It is a process that takes time. For some people, bonding begins at…
Booking Your Seasonal Vaccine Online (Nova Scotia)
To book your seasonal vaccine online, please visit novascotia.ca/vaccination Please ensure you review the important information outlined on this webpage when booking. When you are ready to book, near the bottom of the page select Start Booking. You can choose individual or group. You will be required to complete a health status questionnaire for yourself…
Botulinum Toxin Injections – A Treatment for Muscle Spasms
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Botulinum toxin or Botox, is a protein that stops muscle spasms when it is injected directly into the muscle. A spasm is when your muscle contracts or moves on its own. It…
Boutons de chaleur
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Que sont les boutons de chaleur? Les boutons de chaleur, aussi nommés « fièvre miliaire » ou « éruption miliaire », sont des rougeurs accompagnées de picotements, causées par une irritation de la peau. Si vous…
BRAT Diet – Recovering From an Upset Stomach
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. An upset stomach or diarrhea can leave you feeling miserable. If left untreated, it can lead to exhaustion and dehydration, so it’s important to make sure your body stays nourished. But it…
Breast Cancer
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 breast cancer? Breast cancer begins in breast tissue. It usually shows up as a tumor. There are three types of breast tumors. Benign (not cancerous). Most of the tumors…