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Ear 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 an ear infection? An ear infection is one of the most common conditions among children. It is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. These infections create pressure in…
Early Pregnancy Loss
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 early pregnancy loss? An early pregnancy loss is known as a miscarriage. This represents any pregnancy that ends on its own in the first 20 weeks of gestation. Experts estimate…
Early Puberty (Central Precocious Puberty)
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 central precocious puberty? Puberty is the time of life when boys and girls begin to develop or mature. Puberty involves sexual, physical, and emotional changes. Children go through puberty…
Eating Disorders
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 eating disorder? An eating disorder is a mental health condition. It is an obsession with food and weight that harms a person’s emotional and physical well-being. Many people…
Ebola Virus 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 Ebola virus disease? Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a rare but serious disease caused by infection with the Ebola virus. There are five known strains of the virus. Four…
Ectopic 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 What is an ectopic pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus. In a normal pregnancy, a fertilized egg implants in the uterus (also called the…
Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis
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 eczema and atopic dermatitis? Eczema is a general term for rash-like skin conditions. The most common type of eczema is called atopic dermatitis. Eczema is often very itchy and…
Edema
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 edema? Edema is swelling or puffiness of parts of the body. Edema usually happens in the feet, ankles and legs. It can also affect the face and hands. Pregnant…
Effects of Early Sun Exposure
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Everyone who goes outside is exposed to the sun. It is important to know the effects of sun exposure. What is sun exposure? The sun gives off rays of light that…
Elder Abuse
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 elder abuse? Elder abuse is when another person takes advantage of or harms…
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. An electrocardiogram (also known as an EKG or ECG) is a painless test that measures the electrical activity of your heart. It records this activity as short, wavy lines that dip up…
Emergency Contraception
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 emergency contraception? Emergency contraception is a form of birth control. It can be used to prevent pregnancy if used within 5 days of having unprotected sex. If you are pregnant,…
Emotional Eating
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Emotional eating is eating in response to your emotions or out of boredom. Emotional eaters eat for comfort rather than because they’re hungry. Children, teens, and adults may be emotional eaters. But…
Ending a Pregnancy
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 abortion? Abortion means ending a pregnancy early. In some cases, a woman’s pregnancy ends on its own. This is called a miscarriage, or a spontaneous abortion. In other cases, a…
Endometrial Cancer
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. OVERVIEW What is endometrial cancer? Endometrial cancer is cancer of the endometrium. The endometrium is…