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- Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling
- Anxiety disorders - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Diagnosis You may start by seeing your primary care provider to find out if your anxiety could be related to your physical health He or she can check for signs of an underlying medical condition that may need treatment However, you may need to see a mental health specialist if you have severe anxiety A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health
- High-fiber foods - Mayo Clinic
The suggested amount of daily fiber depends on your age and how many calories you take in each day Current dietary guidelines for Americans suggests that people age 2 and older get 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories in the daily diet For children ages 12 months through 23 months, the guidelines suggest getting 19 grams of fiber a day In the charts below you'll find common foods and
- Muscular dystrophy - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that causes muscles to become weaker and lose mass over time The condition is caused by changes in the genes that make proteins needed to form healthy muscles There are many types of muscular dystrophy Symptoms of the most common type start in childhood, mostly in boys Other types sometimes don't start until adulthood Medicines and other
- Spina bifida - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Spina bifida is a condition that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly It's a type of neural tube defect The neural tube is the structure in a developing embryo that later becomes the baby's brain and spinal cord and the tissues that enclose them Typically, the neural tube forms early in pregnancy and closes by the 28th day after conception In babies with spina
- Acne - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages Effective acne treatments are available, but acne can be persistent The pimples and bumps heal slowly, and when one begins to go away, others seem to crop up
- Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance
Calcium supplements come in different forms, including tablets, capsules, chews, liquids and powders If you have trouble swallowing pills, you may want a chewable or liquid calcium supplement
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