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Bladder Stones
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 bladder stones? Bladder stones are small crystals that form in your urine. They are hard and become trapped in your bladder. Bladder stones comes in all shapes and sizes….
Bleeding During Pregnancy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Bleeding during pregnancy can happen for different reasons. It can be the result of something serious or non-serious. Light spotting (bleeding) can be normal in early pregnancy. This is when the…
Bloating
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 bloating? Bloating occurs in your abdomen (stomach). It happens when your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is filled with air or gas. The GI tract runs from the mouth to the…
Blood Clots
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 blood clots? Blood clots are differently sized clumps of blood that have formed inside your body. Clotting is important to prevent excessive bleeding if you are injured or cut. However,…
Blood Test: Lipid Panel
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Overview A lipid panel is a simple blood test to check your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a soft, sticky substance found inside your body. Total cholesterol is made up of three parts:…
Body Image (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. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. Children’s opinions of their bodies form at a very young age. Research suggests that children…
Body piercing
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Body piercing is when a hole is made in your skin or through a part of your body so you can add a piece of jewelry for decoration. The earlobe is the…
Body Shape – Apple or Pear
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Most women and men recognize where their bodies tend to store fat. In the “Pear” shape, fat is stored around the hips and thighs. The waist is narrower than the hips. In…
Bonding With Baby
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Bonding is a special connection you have with your baby. Bonding with your baby is not a one-time event. It is a process that takes time. For some people, bonding begins at…
Botulinum Toxin Injections – A Treatment for Muscle Spasms
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Botulinum toxin or Botox, is a protein that stops muscle spasms when it is injected directly into the muscle. A spasm is when your muscle contracts or moves on its own. It…
BRAT Diet – Recovering From an Upset Stomach
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. An upset stomach or diarrhea can leave you feeling miserable. If left untreated, it can lead to exhaustion and dehydration, so it’s important to make sure your body stays nourished. But it…
Breast 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 breast cancer? Breast cancer begins in breast tissue. It usually shows up as a tumor. There are three types of breast tumors. Benign (not cancerous). Most of the tumors…
Breast Cancer – Steps to Finding Breast Lumps Early
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. BREAST CANCER: STEPS TO FINDING BREAST LUMPS EARLY The best way to find breast lumps is to do 3 things: Have regular checkups and mammograms. Have your healthcare provider check your breasts….
Breast Cyst Aspiration
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 breast cyst? A breast cyst is a fluid-filled sac (like a tiny balloon) inside the breast. Breast cysts are common in women. They might cause a little pain, but…
Breast Pain in Women
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 breast pain in women? Breast pain is any level of discomfort or pain in one or both breasts. It’s more common in younger women. SYMPTOMS Pain can occur in…