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Thalassémie
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 thalassémie? Le terme « thalassémie » englobe un groupe de maladies héréditaires du sang. Les personnes atteintes de thalassémie fabriquent moins de globules rouges et d’hémoglobine que la normale….
The DASH Diet – Healthy Eating to Control Your Blood Pressure
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 the DASH diet? DASH stands for D-ietary A-pproaches to S-top H-ypertension. It is a balanced eating plan that your family healthcare provider might recommend to help you lower your blood…
The Exercise Habit
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. How much exercise do I need? Contact your family healthcare provider about how much exercise is right for you. A good goal for many people is to work up to exercising 5…
Thérapie et counseling
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Obtenez des soins d’urgence si vous ou un de vos proches songez sérieusement à vous suicider ou à blesser quelqu’un. Qu’est-ce qu’une thérapie? La thérapie et le counseling sont des types de…
Therapy and Counseling
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. What is therapy? Therapy and counseling are types of treatment to improve your mental well-being….
Thrombose veineuse profonde (TVP)
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 qu’une thrombose veineuse profonde (TVP)? La thrombose veineuse profonde (TVP) est un caillot de sang. Ces caillots se trouvent habituellement dans les veines profondes de…
Thrush
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 thrush? Thrush is a yeast infection. It occurs on your tongue and the lining of your mouth. Symptoms of thrush For newborns, the signs of thrush include: White, creamy…
Thyroid Nodules
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 thyroid? The thyroid is a small gland located at the base of your throat (near your Adam’s apple) that regulates body functions such as heart rate, metabolism and…
Thyroïdite
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 thyroïdite? La thyroïdite fait référence à divers troubles qui provoquent une inflammation de la thyroïde, une glande qui se trouve à l’avant du cou, sous la pomme…
Thyroiditis
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 thyroiditis? Thyroiditis refers to several disorders that cause an inflammation of the thyroid, a gland located in the front of your neck below your Adam’s apple. The thyroid makes…
Tick Borne Diseases
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Tick populations are growing across Nova Scotia. The black legged tick, found throughout the province, is known to spread infections, such as Lyme Disease, Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA), Babesiosis, and Powassan…
Tick Safety
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. There are several kinds of ticks, but only the blacklegged tick bites can cause illnesses like Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis and Powassan virus. Nova Scotia has high rates of Lyme disease. It’s…
Tics and Tourette 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 Tourette syndrome? Tourette syndrome is a type of tic disorder. Children who have Tourette syndrome will repeat both movements and sounds (called tics). Several different tics can happen at…
Tics et syndrome de la Tourette
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 syndrome de la Tourette? Le syndrome de la Tourette fait partie des troubles de tic. Les enfants qui ont le syndrome de la Tourette effectuent des mouvements…
Tinea Infections
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 tinea? Tinea is a fungus that can grow on your skin, hair or nails. As it grows, it spreads out in a circle, leaving normal-looking skin in the middle….