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Sleepwalking

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 sleepwalking? Sleepwalking is just as it sounds. It involves walking around, sitting up, or doing other activities while asleep. The person’s eyes are open. They look like they are…

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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

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 slipped capital femoral epiphysis? Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a hip problem that starts if the epiphysis (growing end) of the femur (thigh bone) slips from the ball…

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Small Vessel 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 small vessel disease? Small vessel disease is a condition that affects the tiny arteries in your heart. It is caused when these arteries are damaged and don’t dilate properly….

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Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)

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 social phobia? Social phobia, also called social anxiety disorder, is a fear of being judged by others during social situations. This includes, work, parties, family gatherings, etc. Most people…

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Soigner son incision après une opération

Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Lorsque vous vous remettez d’une opération, la dernière chose que vous voulez est un problème avec votre incision. Une incision est la coupure ou la plaie causée par l’opération. Elle est…

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Somatic Symptom Disorder

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 Somatic symptom and related disorders? Somatic symptom and related disorders is the name for a group of conditions in which the physical pain and symptoms a person feels are…

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Sommeil et grossesse

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. Le nombre d’heures de sommeil que vous avez pendant votre grossesse n’a pas seulement un effet sur vous et votre bébé, mais peut également avoir un impact…

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Somnambulisme

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 somnambulisme? Le somnambulisme consiste à marcher, à s’asseoir ou à faire d’autres activités pendant le sommeil. Les yeux de la personne sont…

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Sore Throat

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 sore throat? A sore throat means that your throat hurts., It feels irritated or scratchy. You may feel mild discomfort or a burning pain. It may be worse…

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Souffle cardiaque

Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier ou à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. APERÇU Qu’est-ce qu’un souffle cardiaque? Un souffle cardiaque (aussi appelé souffle au cÅ“ur) est un bruit anormal entre les battements du cÅ“ur. Il peut s’agir d’un bruit de…

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Spasticité des membres supérieurs

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 spasticité des membres supérieurs? On parle de spasticité des membres supérieurs quand les muscles du bras sont constamment contractés (raccourcis) et raides. Cette contraction peut causer des…

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Speech and Language Delay

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW How do I know if my child has speech delay? Every child develops at their own pace. But if your child doesn’t talk as much as most children of the same…

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Spina Bifida

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 spina bifida? Spina bifida is a birth defect that happens when a baby’s spine and spinal cord don’t close completely during development. This can cause damage to the spinal…

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Spina bifida

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 le spina bifida? Le spina bifida (aussi écrit spina-bifida) est une malformation congénitale qui se produit lorsque la colonne vertébrale et la moelle épinière…

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Spinal Cord Injury

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 spinal cord and what does it do? The spinal cord is made up of bundles of nerves and nerve cells that carry messages from your brain to the…

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