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Pancreatitis
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 pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is inflammation (swelling) of your pancreas. The pancreas is a gland near your stomach and liver. It makes digestive juices, or enzymes. These help you absorb and…
Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
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 panic disorder? Panic disorder is a condition in which a person has…
Pap Smear (Cervical Smear)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A Pap smear is a medical exam used to determine if a woman has cervical cancer. A Pap smear is also called a Pap test. It’s performed by a healthcare provider, usually…
Paralysie cérébrale
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 la paralysie cérébrale? La paralysie cérébrale (PC) est un groupe de troubles neurologiques (du cerveau). Ces troubles affectent les mouvements du corps et la coordination des muscles. La…
Paralysie de Bell
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 la paralysie de Bell? La paralysie de Bell est un problème qui se manifeste par une paralysie complète ou partielle d’un côté du visage. Dans de très rares…
Paraphimosis
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 paraphimosis? Paraphimosis is a serious condition that can happen to people who have penises and who haven’t been circumcised. (Circumcision is when the foreskin of the penis is removed,…
Paraphimosis
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 le paraphimosis? Le paraphimosis est un problème grave qui ne peut survenir chez les personnes qui ont un pénis et qui n’ont pas…
Parenting Tips
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. I love my children, but being a parent can be so hard! Being a parent can be a joy, but it’s also a hard job. No parent is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes….
Parkinson’s 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 Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a is a kind of movement disorder. It affects the nervous system and causes problems with muscle movement. It is a chronic and progressive…
Paronychia
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 paronychia? Paronychia is an infection in the skin around the fingernails or toenails. It usually affects the skin at the base (cuticle) or up the sides of the nail….
Paronychie
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 paronychie? La paronychie est une infection de la peau autour des ongles des doigts ou des orteils. Elle affecte habituellement la peau…
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
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 patellofemoral pain? Patellofemoral pain is a painful knee condition. It’s sometimes called “runner’s knee.” It has to do with the way your kneecap (patella) moves on the groove of…
Pelvic Floor Disorders
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 pelvic floor disorder? A group of muscles and connective tissues make up your pelvic floor. When your pelvic floor weakens, it can cause problems. You may have bladder- or bowel-control…
Pelvic Inflammatory 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 pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs This includes the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Left untreated, PID can damage…
Pelvic Ultrasound
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 pelvic ultrasound is a procedure that allows your healthcare provider to look at what’s going on inside your pelvis. This is the space between your hip bones that contains the…