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Produits et suppléments à base d’herbes médicinales
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Les gens utilisent des produits ou suppléments à base de plantes ou de parties de plantes pour essayer de rester en santé ou de traiter un problème de santé ou une…
Progestin-Only Birth Control Pills
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A progestin-only birth control pill is often called the mini pill. Regular birth control pills have 2 female hormones: estrogen and progestin (a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone progesterone). The…
Prolapsus valvulaire mitral
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 valvule mitrale? Le prolapsus valvulaire mitral est un problème dans votre cœur. Votre cœur compte quatre cavités (parties) cardiaques. La valvule mitrale…
Prostate 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 the prostate gland? Prostate cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in a man’s prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate makes…
Prostate Cancer – Pros & Cons of PSA Testing
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 prostate cancer screening? A prostate cancer screening is a test that your healthcare provider uses to look for prostate cancer before you have any symptoms. The 2 types of prostate…
Prostate Cancer – Risks and Benefits of Common Prostate Cancer Treatments
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 risks and benefits of radical prostatectomy? If you’re young and in good health, the short-term risks of this surgery are low. The hospital stay is usually 2 to 3…
Prostatite
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 prostate? La prostate est une glande qui fait partie de l’appareil reproducteur de l’homme. Elle a à peu près la taille d’une…
Prostatitis
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 prostate gland? The prostate is a gland that that is part of the male reproductive system. It’s about the size of a walnut and helps in sperm production…
Protecting Your Skin From The Sun
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 enjoy being outside. It’s fun to go to the park, work in the yard, or exercise outside. While those are all good things, make sure you keep your skin safe…
Protéger votre peau du soleil
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Beaucoup de gens aiment être dehors. C’est amusant d’aller au parc, de travailler dans la cour ou de faire de l’exercice dehors. Bien que ce soient toutes de bonnes choses, assurez-vous…
Proteinuria in Children
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 proteinuria in children? Proteinuria is when protein is found in your child’s urine. All children have a little protein in their urine. But too much may signal a problem with…
Pseudogout
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 pseudogout? Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that causes painful swelling in one or more of your joints. It can lead to joint damage if left untreated. Pseudogout is…
Psoriasis
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 psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common chronic condition. There are several types of psoriasis. The main type is plaque psoriasis. It occurs when skin cell overgrowth forms a type of…
Psoriasis
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 psoriasis? Le psoriasis est une maladie chronique courante. Il en existe plusieurs types. Le principal est le psoriasis en plaques. Il se…
Puberté précoce (puberté précoce centrale)
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier ou à une infirmière autorisé·e, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Qu’est-ce que la puberté précoce centrale? La puberté est la période de la vie où les garçons et les filles commencent à se développer ou à…