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Hemorrhagic fever
Topic | Updated on January 4, 2024
Any of a group of infectious diseases that affect many of the body's organs and may lower the blood's ability to clot.
Hernia
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A bulging of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening, typically in the belly.
Herpes labialis
Topic | Updated on January 5, 2024
Infection with the herpes simplex virus around the border of the lips.
Hydronephrosis
Topic | Updated on February 27, 2024
Swelling in one or both kidneys due to a backup of urine.
Idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura
Topic | Updated on July 22, 2023
Low levels of the blood cells that prevent bleeding, called platelets.
Leiomyoma
Topic | Updated on November 3, 2023
A noncancerous soft tissue tumor that develops from smooth muscle.
Malnutrition
Topic | Updated on March 12, 2024
Unbalanced nutrition, which can be undernutrition or overnutrition.
Painful bladder syndrome
Topic | Updated on February 27, 2024
An ongoing condition that causes bladder pressure and pain.
Panic disorder
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Repeated episodes of sudden and intense fear when no real danger exists.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Topic | Updated on July 6, 2023
A condition in which the cartilage under the kneecap is damaged due to injury or overuse. The kneecap also is known as the patella.
Peripheral vascular disease
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A circulatory condition in which narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs.
Porphyria
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Disorders resulting from buildup of certain chemicals related to red blood cell proteins.
Post-concussion syndrome
Topic | Updated on August 10, 2023
A complex disorder in which several post-concussion symptoms last for weeks or months.
Psoriasis
Topic | Updated on February 7, 2024
A condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches.
Psychopathy
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A mental disorder causing dysfunction in thinking, perceiving, and relating to others.
Renal failure
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A condition in which the kidneys lose the ability to remove waste and balance fluids.
Restrictive lung disease
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Difficulty fully expanding the lungs with air.
Rotator cuff tendinitis
Topic | Updated on August 11, 2023
Swelling of the tissues, called tendons, that connect the muscles and bones in the shoulder.
Breast reduction surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on September 28, 2022
Find out more about this surgery to remove fat, breast tissue and skin from the breasts.
Tubal ligation
TestProcedure | Updated on January 24, 2024
Thinking of getting your tubes tied? This surgery offers a permanent form of birth control. Know the risks and what to expect.
Acupuncture
TestProcedure | Updated on April 20, 2024
Practitioners use this integrative medicine technique to treat common problems such as back pain, neck pain and joint pain to influence energy flow.
Breast lift
TestProcedure | Updated on July 7, 2022
Learn more about this procedure that reshapes and raises the breasts.
Kidney biopsy
TestProcedure | Updated on January 25, 2023
During a kidney biopsy, doctors remove a small piece of kidney tissue to view under a microscope to diagnose kidney problems and guide treatment decisions.
Oral cancer screening
TestProcedure | Updated on November 15, 2023
Learn about the benefits and limitations of tests to detect mouth cancer.
Septic shock
Topic | Updated on October 13, 2023
A widespread infection causing organ failure and dangerously low blood pressure.
Sleep paralysis
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or upon waking.
Smallpox
Topic | Updated on May 5, 2023
This serious, often deadly disease has been wiped out because of a vaccine.
Stomatitis
Topic | Updated on March 12, 2024
A condition of the mouth that involves swelling called inflammation and open sores called ulcers.
Strain
Topic | Updated on June 2, 2023
An injury to a muscle or to the band of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone, called a tendon.
Synovitis
Topic | Updated on June 17, 2023
Swelling, pain and warmth, called inflammation, of the lining of a joint or tendon.
Tapeworm
Topic | Updated on March 30, 2024
A parasite that can live and feed in human intestines and is spread through tapeworm eggs or larvae.
Telogen effluvium
Topic | Updated on January 19, 2024
A reversible condition in which hair falls out after a stressful experience.
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
Pain and compromised movement of the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles.
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A group of disorders that occur when certain blood vessels or nerves are compressed.
Thrombocytosis
Topic | Updated on August 2, 2023
A condition in which the body overproduces the blood cells that help clotting.
Thrombus
Topic | Updated on November 17, 2023
A blood clot that forms on and remains attached to the inside wall of a blood vessel or the heart.
Aspirin during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Answer | Updated on November 4, 2022
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains what you need to know about taking aspirin if you're pregnant.
Yeast infection in men: How can I tell if I have one?
Answer | Updated on December 21, 2022
Yeast infections can occur in men, causing inflammation of the penis (balanitis). Learn what signs and symptoms could mean you have a yeast infection.
Isolated systolic hypertension: A health concern?
Answer | Updated on April 25, 2024
Both the top and bottom numbers in blood pressure readings hold clues about your health. But if just the top number is high, it might be a concern.
Vaginal dryness
Symptom | Updated on February 1, 2023
Make an appointment with your doctor if vaginal dryness is causing you discomfort.
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
Disease | Updated on January 7, 2022
Learn about the rodent-transmitted virus that causes severe — and sometimes fatal — lung disease with flu-like symptoms that can rapidly worsen.
Typhoid fever
Disease | Updated on January 28, 2023
Learn more about the symptoms, cause and treatment of this serious bacterial infection.
Transient global amnesia
Disease | Updated on August 10, 2022
When your memory suddenly disappears, it can be frightening — but transient global amnesia is typically temporary and harmless.
Alcohol intolerance
Disease | Updated on April 6, 2023
Having an immediate reaction after drinking alcohol, such as a stuffy nose and skin flushing, might indicate alcohol intolerance.
Arteriovenous fistula
Disease | Updated on May 17, 2022
Irregular connections between arteries and veins may cause certain complications. Learn more about the causes and possible treatment options.
Mixed connective tissue disease
Disease | Updated on May 25, 2022
Mixed connective tissue disease has signs and symptoms of multiple disorders, making it difficult to diagnose. There's no cure, but medications can help.
Lactose intolerance
Disease | Updated on March 5, 2022
Not being able to fully digest the sugar (lactose) in milk can lead to diarrhea, gas and bloating after eating or drinking dairy products.
Neurofibroma
Disease | Updated on January 18, 2023
Learn about this type of peripheral nerve tumor that can appear anywhere in the body, forming soft bumps on or under the skin.
Digestion: How long does it take?
Answer | Updated on December 31, 2019
Digestion takes about two to five days, depending on your system.
Warfarin diet: What foods should I avoid?
Answer | Updated on July 1, 2022
Certain foods and beverages may interact with warfarin. Find out more.
Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis
Answer | Updated on July 14, 2022
There is no cure for this disorder of the nervous system but promising research offers hope for new ways to slow and perhaps reverse the effects of this disease.
Muscle cramp
Disease | Updated on March 7, 2023
Learn about this sudden, painful tightening of a muscle and what to do about it.
Cushing syndrome
Disease | Updated on June 7, 2023
High levels of the hormone cortisol in your body cause this endocrine disorder. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment.
Anti-seizure medications: Relief from nerve pain
Article | Updated on September 12, 2019
Anti-seizure drugs designed to treat epilepsy often are used to control nerve pain associated with diabetes, shingles, and other types of nerve damage.
Tension-type headaches: Self-care measures for relief
Article | Updated on October 1, 2022
Most headaches respond to medicine. But healthy lifestyle choices are important too.
Hypothyroidism: Does it cause joint pain?
Answer | Updated on March 2, 2023
Hypothyroidism can cause muscle and joint problems, such as pain and stiffness.
Hypothyroidism: Should I take iodine supplements?
Answer | Updated on July 16, 2022
Although iodine deficiency can cause hypothyroidism, this deficiency is rare in the United States.
Numbness in hands
Symptom | Updated on June 8, 2023
Infections, chronic health conditions and nervous system disorders are possible causes of this loss of feeling in hands.
Cold hands
Symptom | Updated on June 23, 2022
Cold hands may not be cause for concern. But persistent cold hands may be due to a blood vessel or nerve problem. Learn about the possible causes.
Hyponatremia
Disease | Updated on May 17, 2022
Hyponatremia is the term used when your blood sodium is too low. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this potentially dangerous condition.
Jaw tumors and cysts
Disease | Updated on January 12, 2022
Also called odontogenic tumors and cysts, these typically benign lesions develop in the jawbone or the soft tissues in the mouth. They vary in severity.
Sclerosing mesenteritis
Disease | Updated on November 15, 2023
Sclerosing mesenteritis is a rare condition that may lead to blockage in the small intestine. Learn about treatment at Mayo Clinic.
Central nervous system vascular malformations
Disease | Updated on May 27, 2023
Several types of this condition affect the blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord.
Popliteal artery aneurysm
Disease | Updated on September 26, 2023
Learn more about this lower extremity aneurysm that occurs in the wall of an artery located behind the knee.
Tetanus
Disease | Updated on December 21, 2023
Learn about treatment of the serious bacterial infection commonly known as lockjaw and the vaccines that prevent it.
Peptic ulcer
Disease | Updated on June 11, 2022
Feeling a dull or burning pain in your stomach? It could be a peptic ulcer — a common, treatable digestive condition. Find out more.
Myofascial pain syndrome
Disease | Updated on January 5, 2024
In this condition, pressure on certain points in the muscles, called trigger points, can cause ongoing muscle pain.
TEN
Disease | Updated on August 29, 2020
Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment and risks of this life-threatening, rare skin disorder, also called toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Eosinophilia
Symptom | Updated on September 8, 2023
Learn more about a condition in which white blood cell counts are high enough to cause concern.
Meralgia paresthetica
Disease | Updated on January 26, 2024
Learn about this condition that causes burning, tingling and numbness in the thigh, and how to get relief.
Blood in urine (hematuria)
Disease | Updated on January 7, 2023
Lots of things can cause bloody urine. Some are serious problems, and others are harmless. Find out why it's always important to get a checkup.
Stem cells: What they are and what they do
Article | Updated on March 23, 2024
Get answers about where stem cells come from, why they're important for understanding and treating disease, and how they are used.
Spinal arteriovenous malformation (AVM)
Disease | Updated on August 3, 2022
Learn more about how this rare blood vessel disorder can affect the spinal cord.
Hepatitis C: What happens in end-stage liver disease?
Answer | Updated on April 6, 2024
End-stage complications of hepatitis C include liver failure and liver cancer.
Video: Barium enema
Video | Updated on May 10, 2023
See what to expect during an X-ray examination of your colon.
Fight coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission at home
Article | Updated on April 4, 2024
Fight coronavirus at home by cleaning and disinfecting surfaces that are touched often. Most disinfectants for home use will kill the virus that causes COVID-19.
Tetanus shots: Is it risky to receive 'extra' boosters?
Answer | Updated on July 27, 2023
For adults, tetanus shots are recommended every 10 years.
What is aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD)?
Article | Updated on March 28, 2023
AERD, also called Samter's triad, has three features: asthma, recurring nasal polyps, and sensitivity to aspirin and drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.
Asbestosis
Disease | Updated on February 11, 2022
Exposure to asbestos fibers causes this chronic lung disease. It may be decades before signs and symptoms such as shortness of breath and coughing appear.
Acute bronchitis: Is it contagious?
Answer | Updated on May 16, 2019
Most cases of acute bronchitis are caused by viruses and are contagious. Learn ways to reduce your risk of catching viruses that can cause bronchitis.
Non-small cell lung cancer
Topic | Updated on March 29, 2024
One of two major types of lung cancer that can affect smokers and nonsmokers.
Cancer survival rate: What it means for your prognosis
Article | Updated on February 7, 2024
No one can predict the future, but cancer survival rates can give you an idea of your prognosis. Should you pay attention to them?
Cancer diagnosis: 11 tips for coping
Article | Updated on September 13, 2022
To face any difficult time in your life, you need effective coping strategies. These tips may help you deal with your cancer diagnosis.
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Disease | Updated on February 9, 2024
This short bout of stroke-like symptoms doesn't cause permanent damage. But it may serve as a warning sign of a future stroke.
Spinal stenosis
Disease | Updated on March 28, 2023
This condition narrows the amount of space within the spine. This can squeeze the nerves that travel through the spine. Surgery is sometimes needed.
Multiple myeloma
Disease | Updated on September 2, 2023
Learn about this cancer that forms from white blood cells called plasma cells. Treatments include medicines and bone marrow transplant.
Dysphagia
Disease | Updated on October 26, 2023
Having trouble swallowing? Learn more about what causes this common issue, along with therapies for treating the condition.
Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)
Disease | Updated on May 18, 2022
If a breast biopsy reveals you have LCIS, your risk of breast cancer is increased. Learn how you can reduce your risk through medications and other strategies.
Can you recommend a diet after gallbladder removal?
Answer | Updated on April 12, 2023
Should you follow a special diet to prevent problems after gallbladder surgery?
Avulsion fracture: How is it treated?
Answer | Updated on June 3, 2022
Surgery is rarely needed to reattach a small chunk of bone when it gets pulled away from the main part of the bone by a tendon or ligament.
Hodgkin's vs. non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: What's the difference?
Answer | Updated on January 10, 2023
Learn how types of lymphomas are determined using lab tests to examine cancer cells.
Shoulder replacement surgery
TestProcedure | Updated on February 2, 2024
This procedure replaces damaged areas of the shoulder joint with implants made of metal and plastic. It can sometimes be done as same-day surgery.
Abdominal hysterectomy
TestProcedure | Updated on February 28, 2023
Learn why surgery to remove the uterus, known as a hysterectomy, might be done and what to expect if you need this surgery.
Lung transplant
TestProcedure | Updated on January 19, 2024
Learn what's involved in this major surgery that replaces a diseased or failing lung with a healthy lung, and what you can expect after the procedure.
Kidney transplant
TestProcedure | Updated on March 28, 2024
Find out about the different types of kidney transplants — surgeries that are done to treat kidney failure.
Foot pain
Symptom | Updated on April 5, 2023
Learn the possible causes of this symptom and what to do about it.
Neck pain: Symptom
Symptom | Updated on August 31, 2022
Stress, strain and sitting for long hours at a computer are some of the many causes of this common pain.
Anal pain
Symptom | Updated on September 8, 2023
Anal pain: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this common symptom.
Poisoning: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on February 28, 2024
How to recognize and get first-aid help for poisoning.
COVID-19 and your mental health
Article | Updated on April 4, 2024
Worry and concern about COVID-19 are common. Here are some ideas for how to cope and when to get help.
Cancer surgery: Physically removing cancer
Article | Updated on August 25, 2022
Surgery is a common treatment for many types of cancers. Learn how health care providers use surgery to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
Daily aspirin therapy: Understand the benefits and risks
Article | Updated on April 20, 2023
Daily aspirin therapy may be lifesaving for some people. Know if taking a daily low-dose aspirin is right for you.
Back surgery: When is it a good idea?
Article | Updated on September 30, 2022
Back pain rarely requires surgery. Research your options before going under the knife.
Paget's disease of the breast
Disease | Updated on May 20, 2021
This rare form of breast cancer causes breast skin changes. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments, including surgery.
Inguinal hernia
Disease | Updated on April 24, 2021
What happens if part of the intestine bulges through a weak spot in abdominal muscle? This condition can be painful and often requires surgery to fix.
Nasal polyps
Disease | Updated on August 8, 2023
These painless, noncancerous growths can lead to a lost sense of smell or infection. Medicine or surgery can help.
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Disease | Updated on April 28, 2023
Learn about innovative treatments for the most common type of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, or HCC), including liver transplant and ablation.
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Disease | Updated on June 21, 2023
Liver damage can result from this potentially serious disease in which scarring blocks the bile ducts. A liver transplant is the only known cure.
Esophageal cancer
Disease | Updated on April 19, 2022
Esophageal cancer — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of cancer of the esophagus.
Flu symptoms: Should I see my doctor?
Answer | Updated on September 15, 2023
See a healthcare professional if you are at high risk for complications from flu.
Self-care for the flu
Answer | Updated on January 9, 2024
How to take care of yourself at home when you have the flu.
Tachycardia
Disease | Updated on December 15, 2023
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this heart rhythm disorder, which causes a rapid heart rate.
Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
Disease | Updated on April 30, 2022
Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are extra heartbeats that disrupt the heart rhythm. PVCs are common.
Motion sickness: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on January 7, 2023
Any type of transportation can bring on the nausea and dizziness of motion sickness. Here are ways to keep it at bay.
Foreign object swallowed: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on January 17, 2023
Here's how to give first aid for a swallowed foreign object.
Alpha-gal syndrome
Disease | Updated on November 15, 2022
An allergic reaction to meat-based meals had researchers stumped — until they connected the condition to bites from certain ticks.
Sulfa allergy: Which medications should I avoid?
Answer | Updated on October 6, 2023
Sulfa allergy: A Mayo Clinic expert discusses which medications are likely to cause problems.
Autonomic neuropathy
Disease | Updated on July 7, 2022
Damage to the nerves that control involuntary body functions, such as blood pressure and digestion, results in autonomic neuropathy.
Diabetic neuropathy
Topic | Updated on March 1, 2024
A type of nerve damage that can happen with diabetes.
Stroke
Disease | Updated on February 14, 2024
Promptly spotting stroke symptoms leads to faster treatment and less damage to the brain.
Prediabetes
Disease | Updated on November 11, 2023
Blood sugar levels start to rise even before you get type 2 diabetes. Find out what steps you can take to prevent diabetes from developing.
Heart attack
Disease | Updated on May 21, 2022
A blockage of blood flow to the heart can damage or destroy heart muscle.
Blood pressure readings: Why higher at home?
Answer | Updated on March 23, 2023
Blood pressure that consistently measures higher outside a medical office is called masked hypertension.
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA): What is it?
Answer | Updated on June 14, 2023
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is a slow-developing form of diabetes.
Blood pressure medication: Still necessary if I lose weight?
Answer | Updated on July 6, 2023
Losing weight may reduce or end the need for blood pressure medicine.
Blood pressure: Is it affected by cold weather?
Answer | Updated on February 28, 2024
Blood pressure generally is higher in the winter than in the summer. Discover why.
Frequent urination
Symptom | Updated on May 19, 2023
Learn what can make you urinate more than usual and what signs might mean it's because of something serious.
Rosacea
Disease | Updated on October 17, 2023
Learn about the symptoms, skin care tips and medicines for this common skin condition of the face that causes flushing and spider veins.
Hives and angioedema
Disease | Updated on October 27, 2023
Learn more about these common but short-lived skin conditions, their symptoms, causes and home remedies, and how to prevent them.
Nonmelanoma skin cancer
Disease | Updated on January 19, 2024
Learn about treatment options for all types of nonmelanoma skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and others.
Staph infections
Disease | Updated on May 25, 2022
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of these potentially lethal infections.
Premature ejaculation
Disease | Updated on July 14, 2022
Understand what may cause ejaculation to happen earlier than wanted during sex. Also learn how to treat and prevent it.
Frequent sex: Does it protect against prostate cancer?
Answer | Updated on December 21, 2022
Some studies have suggested that frequent ejaculation may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. But other research hasn't supported this idea.
Prostate cancer: Does PSA level affect prognosis?
Answer | Updated on December 21, 2022
Find out what your PSA level may mean for your prostate cancer prognosis.
Intervention: Help a loved one overcome addiction
Article | Updated on November 29, 2023
Make a plan to help a loved one break free from an addiction to alcohol, drugs, food or gambling before it destroys them.
Bipolar medications and weight gain
Answer | Updated on January 31, 2018
Some medications used to treat bipolar disorder can increase your appetite or cause changes in metabolism leading to weight gain.
Fear of public speaking: How can I overcome it?
Answer | Updated on May 17, 2017
Learn tips to become a more-confident public speaker
Knee pain: Symptom
Symptom | Updated on August 18, 2023
Knee pain: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of knee joint pain.
Neurontin side effects: How do I manage them?
Answer | Updated on December 28, 2022
Some Neurontin side effects can be troubling and require evaluation by your health care provider.
Genital herpes: Can you get it from a toilet seat?
Answer | Updated on November 11, 2022
It is nearly impossible to get genital herpes from a toilet seat.
Paget's disease of the breast
Topic | Updated on April 2, 2024
A form of breast cancer affecting the nipple and dark circle of skin around it.
Overdue pregnancy: What to do when baby's overdue
Article | Updated on July 27, 2022
Past your due date? Understand why a pregnancy might be overdue and what's next.
Cholestasis of pregnancy
Disease | Updated on December 22, 2022
This liver condition can occur late in pregnancy, triggering intense itching. The risk of complications for your baby may require early delivery.
Mastitis
Disease | Updated on September 13, 2022
Redness, pain and swelling in your breast could be mastitis — inflammation of breast tissue. Find out about mastitis symptoms, treatment and self-care.
Molar pregnancy
Disease | Updated on November 12, 2022
This rare pregnancy complication requires early treatment. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment of this type of pregnancy loss.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Disease | Updated on February 25, 2022
Mood swings, cramps and irritability are just a few telltale clues that you're getting your period. Learn what you can do for PMS symptom relief.
Repeat C-sections: Is there a limit?
Answer | Updated on December 7, 2022
Repeat C-sections are common — but each C-section is generally more complicated than the last.
Adult bed-wetting: A concern?
Answer | Updated on January 31, 2023
Adult bed-wetting is uncommon and requires evaluation by a doctor. Learn about possible causes.
Low-carb diet: Can it help you lose weight?
Article | Updated on November 15, 2022
Find out about low-carb diets, from what's off-limits to potential health benefits.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Uncovering UPF in clothing
Video | Updated on December 1, 2022
Find out how UPF clothing can help protect you from the sun.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Ways to avoid ticks
Video | Updated on March 24, 2023
Learn how to avoid ticks in the summer.
Foreign object in the skin: First aid
FirstAid | Updated on February 28, 2024
Got something stuck in your skin? Use these first-aid tips to safely remove foreign objects and prevent infection.
Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core muscles
Article | Updated on September 22, 2022
Core exercises strengthen your abs and other core muscles for better balance and stability.
Exercise intensity: How to measure it
Article | Updated on August 25, 2023
To get the most out of exercising, aim for moderate to vigorous exercise intensity. See how to judge your exercise intensity.
Exercises to improve your core strength
Article | Updated on August 25, 2023
Use these core-strength exercises to tone your core muscles, including abdominal muscles, back and pelvis.
Exercise: How much do I need every day?
Answer | Updated on July 26, 2023
Find out how much exercise you need and how to get it.
Video: Seated row with resistance tubing
Video | Updated on February 14, 2023
The seated row targets the muscles in the upper back. See how it's done.
Video: Standing hip abduction with resistance tubing
Video | Updated on February 14, 2023
The standing hip abduction exercise targets the hip muscles. See how it's done.
Video: Lat pull-down with weight machine
Video | Updated on February 9, 2023
The lat pull-down targets the side of the chest wall. See how it's done.
Video: Side exercise with fitness ball
Video | Updated on April 6, 2023
You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. See a side exercise.
Video: Reverse crunch with fitness ball
Video | Updated on April 6, 2023
You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. See the reverse crunch.
Glucosamine: Does it protect cartilage in osteoarthritis?
Answer | Updated on March 5, 2024
Glucosamine manufacturers claim their products slow or stop cartilage damage in osteoarthritis.
Video: Carpal tunnel symptoms — nonsurgical treatment
Video | Updated on August 11, 2020
Nonsurgical treatments can help improve carpal tunnel syndrome, a Mayo Clinic surgeon explains.
Video: Ankle sprain
Video | Updated on August 11, 2022
How do you get an ankle sprain? Watch this video and find out.
Video: Rotator cuff damage
Video | Updated on May 18, 2022
See how your rotator cuff can become damaged.
Jellyfish stings
Disease | Updated on August 6, 2022
Learn more about prevention and first aid for these painful injuries that are common among people swimming in seawater but are rarely life-threatening.
Pruritus
Topic | Updated on October 28, 2023
An uncomfortable, irritating sensation that creates an urge to scratch that can involve any part of the body.
Weight gain
Topic | Updated on December 30, 2022
Adding pounds to the body, usually either from eating too much, not moving enough or both.
Hematochezia
Topic | Updated on August 5, 2023
Bright red blood in the stool or with bowel movements.
Hyperhidrosis
Topic | Updated on October 25, 2023
Heavy sweating that's not always related to heat or exercise.
Hearing loss
Topic | Updated on May 27, 2023
Trouble hearing in one or both ears that can get worse over time.
Irritability
Topic | Updated on May 25, 2018
Feelings of frustration or anger, often over seemingly small matters.
Substance abuse
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A pattern of repeated drug or alcohol use that often interferes with health, work, or social relationships.
Stenosis
Topic | Updated on May 24, 2018
An abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel, duct, canal, or tube.
Itchy anus
Topic | Updated on October 26, 2023
Intense itching, inflammation, burning or soreness in or around the anus.
Intertrigo
Topic | Updated on September 8, 2023
Inflamed skin, usually in warm, moist areas, such as the groin or between skin folds.
Internal bleeding
Topic | Updated on March 28, 2024
Bleeding inside the body, particularly in the chest or belly cavities, or into muscles.
Adenomyosis
Topic | Updated on March 28, 2024
A condition in which the tissue that lines the uterus grows into the muscular wall of the uterus.
Major depression
Topic | Updated on June 13, 2017
A mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
Neuropathic arthropathy
Topic | Updated on January 19, 2024
Breaking down of a joint from nerve damage caused by diabetes.
Erectile dysfunction and diabetes: Take control today
Article | Updated on February 16, 2023
Learn strategies to prevent or treat this common and frustrating potential complication of diabetes.
Treatment-resistant depression
Article | Updated on April 10, 2021
Standard treatments may not help much at all, or your symptoms may improve, only to keep coming back. Explore options for treatment-resistant depression.
Stress relievers: Tips to tame stress
Article | Updated on August 3, 2023
Stress relievers can help restore calm to your chaotic life. When stress gets out of control, try these tips for quick relief.
Bone and joint problems associated with diabetes
Article | Updated on January 19, 2024
If you have diabetes, you're at increased risk of various bone and joint disorders.
Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior
Article | Updated on August 10, 2023
Learn how stress symptoms can affect your health so that you can take action.
Depression (major depressive disorder)
Disease | Updated on October 14, 2022
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest and can interfere with your daily functioning.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Disease | Updated on April 30, 2022
This serious infection of the female reproductive organs can cause long-term complications such as infertility and chronic pain. Know the symptoms and causes.
Alkaline water: Better than plain water?
Answer | Updated on April 27, 2022
Health claims about alkaline water abound, but plain water is usually best.
Too much vitamin C: Is it harmful?
Answer | Updated on April 28, 2022
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient, but too much carries its own risks.
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test
TestProcedure | Updated on August 5, 2023
Learn about the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test to assess kidney function and what possible results could mean.
Dilation and curettage (D&C)
TestProcedure | Updated on November 7, 2023
Learn what to expect during this procedure, how a doctor performs it to remove uterine tissue and what to watch out for during recovery.
EP study
TestProcedure | Updated on January 4, 2024
An electrophysiology study can show the cause of irregular heart rhythms and guide treatment. Know when it's done and the risks.
Neobladder reconstruction
TestProcedure | Updated on March 13, 2024
Learn about bladder reconstruction to restore urinary function after bladder removal surgery, including how it's done and possible complications.
Bladder removal surgery (cystectomy)
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Learn about innovative approaches to surgically remove the bladder and reconstruct an alternate urinary system.