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
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
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