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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
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 ITP? Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding disorder. “Idiopathic” means that the cause of the condition is unknown. “Thrombocytopenic” means the blood doesn’t have enough platelets (platelets are…
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a type of medical implant device. It tracks and treats an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It sends an electric current through your heart when needed. The ICD is…
Incision Care After Surgery
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. When you’re recovering from surgery, the last thing you want is a problem with your incision. An incision is the cut or wound from a surgery. It is sewn closed by your…
Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
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 indigestion (dyspepsia)? Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia is a common condition. It can happen when your body has trouble digesting food. It occurs in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The…
Infant Jaundice
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 jaundice? Infant jaundice is common during the first few days of a baby’s life. It’s caused by high levels of bilirubin. This can make your baby’s skin, eyes, and…
Infective Endocarditis
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 infective endocarditis? Infective endocarditis (also known as bacterial endocarditis) is a type of infection. It occurs in the valves and inner lining of the heart (called the endocardium). It…
Infertility
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 infertility? Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect both women and men. A woman is considered…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
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 inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name of a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become inflamed (red and swollen). The inflammation lasts…
Ingrown Toenails
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 ingrown toenail? An ingrown toenail occurs when the side or corner of the nail curls down and digs into the skin of your toe. It is most common…
Inhalant Abuse
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 inhalant abuse? Inhalant abuse is a form of substance abuse. It is also called “huffing.” It involves breathing in or sniffing common household or workplace products to “get high.”…
Insomnia
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 insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder that happens when you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. Acute insomnia is short-term trouble sleeping. It may last a few…
Intellectual Disabilities – Learn How to Get More Information to Help Your Child
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 just learned that your child has a developmental disability, you probably have a lot of questions. You are probably worried and a little afraid. Learning about your child’s disability…
International Travel: Tips for Staying Healthy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. International travel is exciting, but it’s important to think through what can jeopardize your health while traveling. From disease outbreaks and poor water and food quality to testing and masking requirements, there…
Interstitial Cystitis
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 interstitial cystitis? Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder. People who have interstitial cystitis have a bladder wall that is inflamed and irritated (red and sore). This inflammation…
Interstitial Nephritis
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 interstitial nephritis? Interstitial nephritis is a kidney disorder. The kidneys filter waste and extra fluid from the body. When you have interstitial nephritis, the spaces between tubules (small tubes)…