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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 gastroparesis? Gastroparesis is a disorder involving your stomach muscles. It is sometimes called “delayed gastric emptying.” Normally, after you swallow food, your stomach muscles begin squeezing and tightening. These…

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 generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? Anxiety is a word that describes feelings of worry,…

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Genes are found in chromosomes and are made up of DNA. We inherit genes from our parents. Our gene structure dictates how our body grows and regulates. When genes are normal, they…

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are many kinds of HPV. Not all of them cause genital warts. HPV is associated with cancer of the vulva, anus…

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 gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that starts during pregnancy. If you have diabetes, your body isn’t able to use the sugar (glucose) in your blood…

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….

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…

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 la giardiase? La giardiase est une infection de l’intestin grêle. Elle est causée par un parasite microscopique appelé Giardia lamblia. Lorsqu’une personne est infectée…

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…

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’hyperthyroïdie? On parle d’hyperthyroïdie quand la glande thyroïde est trop active. Cela se produit lorsque la thyroïde produit et libère trop d’hormones thyroïdiennes….

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’hypothyroïdie? On parle d’hypothyroïdie quand la glande thyroïde est insuffisamment active. Cela se produit lorsque la thyroïde produit et libère trop peu d’hormones…

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…

Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier ou à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Qu’est-ce que le glaucome? Le glaucome est une maladie de l’œil qui peut causer une perte de vision. Il survient généralement lorsque du liquide s’accumule dans…

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…

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…