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Hearing Problems in Children
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 hearing problems in children? There are many types of hearing problems in children. Many of these problems result in hearing loss. This loss may be only temporary, but it…
Heart Attack
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 a heart attack? A heart attack happens when part of the heart…
Heart Attack – Getting Back Into Your Life After a Heart Attack
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. How soon can I return to my regular activities? The amount of activity you can do after a heart attack will depend on the condition of your heart. Most people can return…
Heart Attack – Medicines to Treat Heart Attack
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. If you have had a heart attack, your healthcare provider has probably prescribed medicines that…
Heart Attack – Tips for Recovering and Staying Well
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. If you have had a heart attack, you may feel worried and overwhelmed. You probably have a lot of questions. There are many things to consider, starting with taking care of yourself….
Heart Attack – Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention
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 a heart attack? A heart attack (also called myocardial infarction) is when part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies because it isn’t receiving enough oxygen. Normally, oxygen is…
Heart Disease and Heart Attacks – What Women Need to Know
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. Are women at risk? Women are at risk for heart disease and heart attacks, just…
Heart Failure
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 heart failure? The term “heart failure” sounds scary. But it simply means that your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. It can be caused by many…
Heart Murmurs
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 a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an abnormal noise between heartbeats. It can be a blowing, whooshing, or swishing sound. When your doctor listens to your heartbeat with…
Heart Palpitations
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 heart palpitations? Heart palpitations are the sensation that your heart is pounding, racing, or skipping beats (fluttering). It is normal to hear or feel your heart “pounding” as it…
Heartburn
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 heartburn? Despite its name, heartburn doesn’t affect the heart. Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in the throat and…
Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What causes heat exhaustion and heatstroke? Heat exhaustion happens when your body gets too hot. If you don’t treat heat exhaustion, it can lead to heatstroke. This occurs when your internal temperature…
Heat Rash
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 heat rash? Heat rash is a skin irritation that stings and makes your skin red. It is also called miliaria or prickly heat. If you have this condition, your…
HELLP Syndrome
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 HELLP syndrome? HELLP syndrome is a rare but serious illness in pregnancy. It is a version of preeclampsia, another pregnancy condition that causes high blood pressure. It causes blood…
Helping Children Deal With Their Fears
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Children are not blind to the world around them. They see the news. They hear what adults are talking about. Yet children can’t sort out what is really a threat. They need…