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Endometrial Hyperplasia
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 endometrial hyperplasia? Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition in which the endometrium (lining of the uterus) is abnormally thick. There are four types of endometrial hyperplasia. The types vary by…
Endometriosis
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 endometriosis? Endometriosis is a medical condition in which tissue that is similar to that in which lines the uterus grows elsewhere in the body. It can grow on your…
Enlarged Adenoids
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 enlarged adenoids? Adenoids are tiny pieces of tissue in the back of your throat. They hang above your tonsils. You may be able to see your tonsils at the back…
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH))
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 benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Benign prostatic hyperplasia (also called BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate. The condition affects the prostate gland in men. The enlargement isn’t…
Epilepsy
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 epilepsy? Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain. People who have epilepsy have electrical activity in the brain that is not normal, causing seizures. There are different types of…
Epilepsy and Pregnancy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder. It causes abnormal brain activity and can lead to seizures, unusual behaviors, and loss of awareness. It can usually be managed with medicine. Women…
Erectile Dysfunction
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 erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when a man cannot get or keep an erection. The condition prevents the man from having sex or finishing sex. This condition used…
Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula
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 esophageal atresia (EA) and a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)? An esophageal atresia (EA) and a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) are 2 disorders of the digestive system. The condition affects babies. It…
Essential Tremor
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 essential tremor? Essential tremor is a disorder in your nervous system. It causes shaking movements that you can’t control, most often in your hands. You might notice this tremor…
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
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 Eustachian tube dysfunction? The Eustachian tube is a small passageway that connects your throat to your middle ear. When you sneeze, swallow or yawn, your Eustachian tubes open. This…
Exercise – How To Get Started
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Before beginning an exercise routine, contact your healthcare provider. This is especially important if you haven’t been active, if you have any health problems, if you’re pregnant, or if you’re an older…
Exercise and Seniors
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Exercise is an important part of nearly everyone’s everyday health, including older adults. Experts say seniors should be as active as possible. If you are an older adult, exercise can help you…
Exercise And Weight Control
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE? Exercise can help: · Burn calories and help you lose weight · Reduce body fat and improve muscle tone · Improve circulation · Improve heart and lung function · Increase your sense of self-control · Reduce your level of stress · Increase your ability to concentrate · Improve your…
Exercise 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. For most people, exercise is beneficial to overall health and wellness. This includes pregnant people. If you are healthy and your pregnancy is typical (not high-risk), it should be safe for you…
Exercise-induced Bronchospasm
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 exercise-induced bronchospasm? Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) happens when the airways in your lungs shrink (get smaller) while you are exercising. This makes it difficult to breathe. If you have EIB,…