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Somatic Symptom Disorder
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 Somatic symptom disorder? Somatic symptom disorder is a condition in which the physical pain and symptoms a person feels are related to psychological factors. These symptoms can’t be traced…
Sore Throat
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 sore throat? Sore throat means that your throat hurts, is irritated or scratchy. It may be worse when you swallow. There are many causes of sore throats. SYMPTOMS…
Speech and Language Delay
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW How do I know if my child has speech delay? Every child develops at their own pace. But if your child doesn’t talk as much as most children of the same…
Spina Bifida
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 spina bifida? Spina bifida is a birth defect that happens when a baby’s spine and spinal cord don’t close completely during development. This can cause damage to the spinal…
Spinal Cord Injury
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 the spinal cord and what does it do? The spinal cord is made up of bundles of nerves and nerve cells that carry messages from your brain to the…
Spitting Up in Babies
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 babies spit up? Babies spit up when they’ve eaten too much or when they’ve swallowed too much air while feeding. Spitting up usually happens when babies burp. It can also…
Splenectomy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What does the spleen do? Your spleen, an organ located in the upper left side of your abdomen, helps your body resist infection. Sometimes, the spleen stops working properly as a result…
Stomach Cancer
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 stomach cancer? Stomach cancer (also called gastric cancer) is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. SYMPTOMS What are the symptoms of stomach…
Stool Soiling and Constipation in Children (Encopresis)
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 the causes of stool soiling? Stool soiling, also called encopresis, happens when children who are already toilet trained accidentally leak feces into their underwear. Constipation is often the cause…
Strabismus (Cross-Eyes)
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 strabismus and how do I know if my baby has it? Strabismus (say: “stra-biz-muss”) is a disorder in which the eyes do not line up properly. Instead, the eyes…
Strep Throat
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 strep throat? Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called “strep” because the bacteria that causes the infection is called streptococcus. Can other people catch my…
Stress – How to Cope Better With Life’s Challenges
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 causes stress? Feelings of stress are caused by the body’s instinct to defend itself….
Stroke
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 a stroke? Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from your heart…
Sty
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 sty? A sty is a painful, red bump that forms on the edge of your eyelid. It may look like an acne pimple. The medical term for a…
Substance 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. OVERVIEW Why do people use alcohol and other drugs? People use substances such as alcohol…