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OTC Medicines: Know Your Risk and Reduce Them
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those you can buy at the store. You don’t need a prescription from your healthcare provider. They help you feel better by treating or preventing common health problems…
Ovarian Cyst
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 ovarian cyst? An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on the ovary. Â The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system. They produce eggs and hormones….
Overactive Bladder
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 overactive bladder? Overactive bladder is a condition that causes you to lose control of your bladder without warning. You may have to urinate more often or urgently. Sometimes you…
Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)
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 hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is known as overactive thyroid. It occurs when your thyroid gland makes and releases too much thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly. It…
Overeating in Children and Teens
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Sometimes it may seem your child or teen eats all the time. It may seem they are eating lots of snacks between meals or overeating at meals. How do you know if…
Pacifiers – Benefits and Risks
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Why do some babies want to suck on a pacifier? Sucking is a natural instinct in babies. Some babies will suck their thumb or fingers, while other babies like to suck on…
Pain Control After Surgery – Pain Medicines
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. People used to think they just had to suffer through pain after surgery.  But it’s normal to need medicine to control your pain. Different types of pain medicine are available, and your…
Pain Relievers: Understanding Your OTC Options
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines that you can buy at a store without a prescription from your health care provider. They can decrease or stop pain. They can also lower fevers….
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Painful urination (dysuria) is when you feel pain, discomfort, or burning when you urinate. The discomfort may be felt where urine passes out of the body. It may also be felt inside…
Pancreatic Cancer
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 pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form on your pancreas. Your pancreas is an organ. It is located behind your stomach and in front of…
Pancreatitis
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 pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is inflammation (swelling) of your pancreas. The pancreas is a gland near your stomach and liver. It makes digestive juices, or enzymes. These help you absorb and…
Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
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 panic disorder? Panic disorder is a condition in which a person has…
Pap Smear (Cervical Smear)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A Pap smear is a medical exam used to determine if a woman has cervical cancer. A Pap smear is also called a Pap test. It’s performed by a healthcare provider, usually…
Paraphimosis
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 paraphimosis? Paraphimosis is a serious condition that can happen to people who have penises and who haven’t been circumcised. (Circumcision is when the foreskin of the penis is removed,…
Parenting Tips
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. I love my children, but being a parent can be so hard! Being a parent can be a joy, but it’s also a hard job. No parent is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes….