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Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
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 Sever’s disease? Sever’s disease is a common heel injury that occurs in children. It is painful and caused by swelling of the growth plate in the heel. Children can…
Sex: Making the Right Decision
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. The decision to engage in sexual activity or behavior as a teen or young adult can be a confusing time. Sexual activity includes vaginal (penetration of the vagina by the penis or…
Sexual Dysfunction
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 sexual dysfunction? When you have problems with sex, healthcare providers call it “sexual dysfunction.” Anyone can have it. Sexual problems become more common as you age. Other factors can…
Sexuality in Older Adults
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are the benefits of a healthy sex life for older adults? Sex is an important part of emotional and physical health. In a relationship, sexual activity allows you to establish intimacy…
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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 sexually transmitted infections? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections you can get by having sex with someone who has an infection. These infections are usually passed from person to…
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) – Common Sexually Transmitted Infections
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections spread by sexual contact. These infections are usually passed from person to person through vaginal intercourse. However, they also can be passed through anal sex, oral…
Shin Splints
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are shin splints? Shin splints are a type of pain you get in your shinbone (tibia). They are often caused by overuse. They usually heal within a few weeks, with rest…
Shingles
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 shingles? Shingles is a painful rash. It is also called zoster or herpes zoster. It is caused by the varicella zoster virus. This is the same that causes chickenpox.  …
Shortness of Breath
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 shortness of breath? Shortness of breath is the feeling that you cannot get enough air into your lungs. Sometimes the feeling is worse when you are physically active or…
Shoulder Instability
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 shoulder instability? Shoulder instability is what healthcare providers say you have when your shoulder goes a little out of place or feels like it might. Instability means that the…
Shoulder Pain
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 pain in my shoulder? Shoulder pain can be caused by many factors. One common cause of shoulder pain is soreness of the tendon (a cord that attaches a muscle to…
Sick Sinus Syndrome (Sinus Node 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 sick sinus syndrome? Sick sinus syndrome is the name for several conditions in which the sinus node does not work the right way. The sinus node (also called the…
Sickle Cell 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 sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic condition you have at birth. It runs in families and is more common in African Canadians. SCD refers to…
Silent Heart Attacks
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 silent heart attacks? A silent heart attack is a heart attack without the traditional symptoms. You often don’t know you are having a silent heart attack. Many people don’t…
Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
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 sinus infection? A sinus infection is a condition in which the lining of your sinuses becomes inflamed. It is caused by bacteria or a virus. When your sinuses…