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- Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D. O. ? - Mayo Clinic
A major difference between D O s and M D s is that some doctors of osteopathic medicine use manual medicine as part of treatment Manual medicine can include hands-on work on joints and tissues and massage
- Menopause hormone therapy: Is it right for you? - Mayo Clinic
Hormone therapy is an effective treatment for menopause symptoms, but it's not right for everyone See if hormone therapy might work for you
- 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 Healthcare professionals often prescribe statins for people with high cholesterol Statins help lower total cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke Statins
- Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers - Mayo Clinic
It's not clear whether food with plant sterols or stanols lowers your risk of heart attack or stroke — although experts assume that foods that lower cholesterol do cut the risk Plant sterols or stanols don't appear to affect levels of triglycerides or of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol
- Urinary tract infection (UTI) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn the symptoms that may occur if there's an infection in the urinary tract Also find out what can cause a UTI and how the infection is treated
- Gallstones - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Gallstones range in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball Some people develop just one gallstone, while others develop many gallstones at the same time People who experience symptoms from their gallstones usually require gallbladder removal surgery Gallstones that don't cause any signs and symptoms typically don't need treatment
- Peripheral neuropathy - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Acupuncture Inserting thin needles into various points on your body might lower peripheral neuropathy symptoms You might need multiple sessions before you see improvement Acupuncture is generally considered safe when done by a certified practitioner using sterile needles Alpha-lipoic acid This has been used as a treatment for peripheral neuropathy in Europe for years and there is some
- Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes breakdown of the protective covering of nerves Multiple sclerosis can cause numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other symptoms It's also known as MS
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