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Getting the Most from Your OTC Medicine
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OTC is short for “over-the-counter.” OTC drugs are medicines you can buy without a prescription from your healthcare provider. You usually can find these medicines at your local grocery or drug store….
Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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 giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica? This condition causes inflammation of the arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the…
Giardiasis
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 giardiasis? Giardiasis is an infection you can get in your small intestine. It is caused by a microscopic parasite called Giardia lamblia. Once you have been infected with the…
Glaucoma
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 glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease that may cause loss of vision. It usually happens when fluid builds up in the eye, causing an increase in pressure. This damages…
Gluten-free Diet
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 gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and grain hybrids. Most people can eat gluten without any problems. However, some people could be sensitive to the gluten…
Gout
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 gout? Gout is a common type of arthritis. It is marked by swelling and pain in your joints. It most often occurs in one or both of your big…
Grieving – Facing Illness, Death and Other Losses
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 grief? Is what I’m experiencing ‘normal’? How long will it last? Where can…
Group B Strep 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 group B strep? Group B streptococcus, or group B strep for short, is a certain kind of bacteria (germ) that lives in the intestine, rectum, and vagina (in women)….
Growing Pains
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 growing pains? Growing pains involve your child’s musculoskeletal system, meaning their muscles and bones. These pains usually make your child’s legs hurt. They are common in children between 3…
Gynecomastia
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 gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is a condition in which males have enlarged breasts. It is caused by an increase in breast tissue, not fat tissue. Gynecomastia may be present on one…
H1N1: Health Information Topic For Health Professionals
Can find Influenza‐Like Illness (ILI) Toolkit for Community‐based Health Care Providers
Hair Loss
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 hair loss? Hair growth typically completes a cycle in 2 to 3 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter per month during this phase. About 90 percent of the…
Halitosis
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 halitosis? Halitosis is the term for bad breath. Bad breath can have many causes, and could be the sign of an underlying problem. SYMPTOMS Many people wake up with…
Hammer Toe
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 hammer toe? When a person has hammer toe, the end of their toe bends downward and the middle joint curls up. Eventually, the toe gets stuck in a stiff,…
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
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 hand, foot, and mouth disease? Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness. It is caused by a virus and is very contagious, but not severe. The…