- Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D. O. ? - Mayo Clinic
You know what M D means, but what does D O mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
- Brain MRI (brain magnetic resonance imaging) - Mayo Clinic
Brain MRI is one of the tests you may have to determine the cause of headaches, dizziness, seizures, vision problems or hearing loss This painless imaging test is used to diagnose a number of neurological conditions
- Gabapentin (oral route) - Side effects dosage - Mayo Clinic
Do not stop using gabapentin without checking with your doctor Stopping the medicine suddenly may increase the risk for seizures Your doctor may want you or your child to gradually reduce the amount you are taking before stopping it completely Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine
- Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
Statins lower cholesterol and protect against heart attack and stroke But they may lead to side effects in some people
- Ileostomy - Mayo Clinic
Can I swim? How do I shower? Do I need to buy different clothes? How will it affect my intimate life? Once you adjust, you'll likely find that it's possible to do many of the same activities you enjoyed before your ileostomy Bathing and swimming You can shower with or without your ileostomy pouching system Water will not go into the stoma
- Hydronephrosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Diagnosis Diagnosis involves the steps that your healthcare team takes to find out if hydronephrosis is the cause of your symptoms Your healthcare professional starts by asking you about your symptoms and doing a physical exam You may be referred to a doctor called a urologist, who finds and treats conditions of the urinary system
- Quitting smoking: 10 ways to resist tobacco cravings
Like most people who smoke, you may have tried to quit But it's rare to stop smoking on your first attempt, and even harder if you try to do it without help You have a better chance of preventing smoking relapse if you have help, and if you make a plan To get started, here are 10 ways to resist the urge to smoke or use tobacco when a craving strikes
- Peptic ulcer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with the germ Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) and long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) These include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) Stress and spicy foods do not cause peptic ulcers But they can make symptoms worse
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