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Early Pregnancy Loss

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 early pregnancy loss? An early pregnancy loss is known as a miscarriage. This represents any pregnancy that ends on its own in the first 20 weeks of gestation. Experts estimate…

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Early Puberty (Central Precocious Puberty)

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 central precocious puberty? Puberty is the time of life when boys and girls begin to develop or mature. Puberty involves sexual, physical, and emotional changes. Children go through puberty…

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Eating Disorders

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 eating disorder? An eating disorder is a mental health condition.  It is an obsession with food and weight that harms a person’s emotional and physical well-being. Many people…

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Ebola Virus Disease

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 Ebola virus disease? Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a rare but serious disease caused by infection with the Ebola virus. There are five known strains of the virus. Four…

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Échographie abdominale

Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Une échographie abdominale est un test d’imagerie. Elle permet à votre fournisseur de soins de santé d’examiner l’intérieur de votre abdomen (souvent appelé votre ventre) sans opération. L’abdomen est la…

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Échographie durant la grossesse

Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Qu’est-ce qu’une échographie fÅ“tale? Une échographie fÅ“tale (du fÅ“tus) est un examen qui utilise des ondes sonores pour créer une image de votre futur bébé sur un écran vidéo. L’image permet…

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Échographie pelvienne

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 Une échographie pelvienne est une intervention qui permet à votre prestataire de soins de santé d’examiner ce qui se passe à l’intérieur de votre bassin (pelvis)….

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Ectopic Pregnancy

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 ectopic pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus. In a normal pregnancy, a fertilized egg implants in the uterus (also called the…

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Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis

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 eczema and atopic dermatitis? Eczema is a general term for rash-like skin conditions. The most common type of eczema is called atopic dermatitis. Eczema is often very itchy and…

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Eczéma et dermatite atopique

Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier ou à une infirmière autorisé·e, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Qu’est-ce que l’eczéma et la dermatite atopique? L’eczéma est un terme général pour les affections de la peau qui se présentent sous forme d’éruption cutanée. Le…

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Edema

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 edema? Edema is swelling or puffiness of parts of the body. Edema usually happens in the feet, ankles and legs. It can also affect the face and hands. Pregnant…

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Effects of Early Sun Exposure

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day.   OVERVIEW Everyone who goes outside is exposed to the sun. It is important to know the effects of sun exposure. What is sun exposure? The sun gives off rays of light that…

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Effets de l’exposition au soleil à un jeune âge

Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier ou à une infirmière autorisé·e, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Toute personne qui est dehors est exposée au soleil. Il est important de connaître les effets de l’exposition au soleil. Qu’est-ce que l’exposition au soleil? Le…

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Éjaculation précoce

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 Qu’est-ce que l’éjaculation précoce? L’éjaculation précoce a lieu quand la personne a un orgasme plus rapidement qu’elle ne le souhaite ou que son ou sa…

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Elder Abuse

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 elder abuse? Elder abuse is when another person takes advantage of or harms…

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