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Shoulder Instability
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 shoulder instability? Shoulder instability is what healthcare providers say you have when your shoulder goes a little out of place or feels like it might. Instability means that the…
Shoulder Pain
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What causes pain in my shoulder? Shoulder pain can be caused by many factors. One common cause of shoulder pain is soreness of the tendon (a cord that attaches a muscle to…
Sick Sinus Syndrome (Sinus Node 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 sick sinus syndrome? Sick sinus syndrome is the name for several conditions in which the sinus node does not work the right way. The sinus node (also called the…
Sickle Cell 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 sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic condition you have at birth. It runs in families and is more common in African Canadians. SCD refers to…
sida (syndrome d’immunodéficience acquise)
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 le sida? Le sida (syndrome d’immunodéficience acquise) est une maladie potentiellement mortelle causée par le virus de l’immunodéficience humaine (VIH). Le virus affaiblit votre organisme et le rend…
Silent Heart Attacks
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 silent heart attacks? A silent heart attack is a heart attack without the traditional symptoms. You often don’t know you are having a silent heart attack. Many people don’t…
Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
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 sinus infection? A sinus infection is a condition in which the lining of your sinuses becomes inflamed. It is caused by bacteria or a virus. When your sinuses…
Sjögren’s 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 Sjögren’s syndrome? Sjögren’s (say: “show-grins”) syndrome is disease that causes dry mouth and dry eyes. It can also cause dryness in other places that need moisture.  This includes the…
Skin 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 skin cancer? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. Almost all skin cancers are the result of too much exposure to ultraviolet light. This is found in…
Skin Cancer – Atypical Moles
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 atypical moles? Atypical moles (dysplastic nevi) are skin growths. Â They are benign (not cancerous). However, they look like a type of skin cancer called melanoma. Atypical moles are usually bigger…
Skin Problems – How to Protect Yourself From Job-related Skin Problems
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Did you know your skin is your body’s largest organ? It is. And it’s important to keep it safe, whether you’re at home or at work. Workers of all ages can have…
Skin Tags
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 skin tags? A skin tag is a non-cancerous skin growth that can occur anywhere on your body. Both men and women get them. Symptoms of skin tags A skin tag…
Sleep and Pregnancy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. The amount of sleep you get while you’re pregnant not only affects you and your baby but could impact your labour and delivery as well. Lack of sleep during pregnancy has been…
Sleep Apnea
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 sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder. People who have sleep apnea stop breathing for 10 seconds to 30 seconds at a time while they are sleeping….
Sleep Changes in Older Adults
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Most healthy older adults need 7 or 8 hours of sleep each night to feel rested and alert. But as you age, your sleep patterns may change. These changes can cause insomnia,…