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Cellulitis
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 cellulitis? Cellulitis is a skin infection that is caused by bacteria. It is a common infection but can become a serious condition if not treated. Most of the time, cellulitis…
Cerebral Palsy
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 cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurological (brain) disorders. These disorders affect body movement and muscle coordination. It usually appears in infancy or early childhood, as…
Cervical 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 cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is abnormal growth of cells in a woman’s cervix. The cervix is the lowest part of the uterus (womb). It connects the uterus and the…
Cervical Dysplasia
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 cervical dysplasia? Cervical dysplasia is when there are abnormal, or precancerous, cells in and around a woman’s cervix. The vagina opens up into the cervix, which is the lower…
Cervical Dystonia
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 cervical dystonia? Cervical dystonia is a neurological disorder that causes the muscles in the neck to contract involuntarily. That means without you making them move. This muscle contraction can…
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
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 cervical spondylotic myelopathy? Your spinal cord is a group of nerves that runs from your head to your lower back. The cervical spine is the part in your neck….
Changements dans votre corps durant la grossesse — Deuxième trimestre
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. La voie vers une meilleure santé La plupart des femmes qui ne se sentaient pas très bien pendant le premier trimestre de la grossesse commencent habituellement à se porter beaucoup mieux…
Changements dans votre corps durant la grossesse — Premier trimestre
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Le premier trimestre de la grossesse peut être à la fois excitant et effrayant. Le corps subit de nombreux changements. Certains de ces changements peuvent commencer avant même que vous sachiez…
Changements dans votre corps durant la grossesse — Troisième trimestre
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Le troisième trimestre est le dernier « sprint » de votre grossesse! À mesure que votre bébé se développe, vous allez trouver que votre corps devient de plus en plus lourd et encombrant….
Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy – First Trimester
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. The first trimester of pregnancy can be exciting and scary. A person’s body goes through a lot of changes. Some of these changes may begin before you even know or confirm you…
Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy – Second Trimester
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Path to improved health How will I feel in the second trimester, compared with the first? Most women who didn’t feel so great in the first trimester of pregnancy usually start to…
Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy – Third Trimester
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. The third trimester is the “home stretch” of your pregnancy! As your baby grows, your body will feel even more awkward and heavy. Everyday things—like getting out of bed or rising from…
Changing Your Cravings for “Bad” Foods
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. We’ve all had a food craving at one time or another. A food craving is an extreme need for a certain food of type of food. The craving is so strong, it’s…
Changing Your Diet – Choosing Nutrient-Rich Foods
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. You should choose a diet made of nutrient-rich foods. Nutrient-rich (or nutrient-dense) foods are low in sugar, sodium, starches, and bad fats. A nutrient-rich food contains many vitamins and minerals (also called…
Chéloïdes (cicatrices surélevées)
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. APERÇU Que sont les chéloïdes? Les chéloïdes sont un type de cicatrice surélevée. Elles apparaissent là où la peau a cicatrisé après une blessure. Elles peuvent…