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Hépatite B

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 Qu’est-ce que l’hépatite? Hépatite est un terme général pour parler d’une inflammation du foie. Généralement, le foie décompose les déchets dans votre sang. Mais, quand le foie est enflammé, il…

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Hépatite C

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’hépatite? Hépatite est un terme général pour parler d’une inflammation du foie. Généralement, le foie décompose les déchets dans votre sang. Mais, quand…

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Hepatitis A

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 hepatitis? Hepatitis is a general term for inflammation of the liver. Normally, the liver breaks down waste products in your blood. But when the liver is inflamed, it doesn’t…

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Hepatitis B

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 hepatitis? Hepatitis is a general term for inflammation of the liver. Normally, the liver breaks down waste products in your blood. But when the liver is inflamed, it doesn’t…

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Hepatitis C

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 hepatitis? Hepatitis is a general term for inflammation of the liver. Normally, the liver breaks down waste products in your blood. But when the liver is inflamed, it doesn’t…

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Herbal Products and Supplements

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. An herb, or botanical, is a plant or part of a plant that people use to try to stay healthy, or to treat health conditions and illnesses. An herbal health product or…

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Herbe à puce

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’herbe à puce? On retrouve de l’herbe à puce dans toutes les provinces, sauf à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador. L’herbe à puce pousse souvent près du…

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Hereditary Hemochromatosis

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 hemochromatosis? Hemochromatosis is a disease in which your body has high levels of iron. That means you have too much iron. It’s often called “iron overload.” Iron overload can…

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Hernia

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 a hernia? A hernia is a tear in your muscle or tissue that allows part of your insides to stick out. It can be a bulge of an internal organ…

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Herniated Disk

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 herniated disk? A herniated disc is a painful medical condition that occurs in your spine (backbone). Your spine is made up of 26 bones called vertebrae. In between…

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Hernie

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 hernie? Une hernie est la déchirure d’un muscle ou d’un tissu qui permet à une partie du contenu de sortir. Il peut s’agir de la sortie de vos intestins…

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Hernie discale

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 qu’une hernie discale? Une hernie discale est une blessure douloureuse qui se produit dans la colonne vertébrale. La colonne vertébrale est constituée de 26 os…

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Herpes

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 herpes? Herpes is the name of a group of viruses that cause painful blisters and sores.  The most common viruses are: Herpes zoster. This causes chickenpox and shingles. Herpes…

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Herpès

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 Qu’est-ce que l’herpès? L’herpès est le nom d’un groupe de virus qui causent des cloques (ampoules) et des lésions douloureuses. Les virus les plus courants sont les suivants. Herpès zoster…

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High Blood Pressure – Blood Pressure Monitoring At Home

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Many people monitor their blood pressure at home. They often do this to manage or treat a certain health condition. If you monitor your blood pressure at home, keep a record, or…

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