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- Carotid artery disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty deposits, called plaques, clog the blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain and head (carotid arteries) The clog increases the risk of stroke Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the brain loses all or much of its blood supply
- Arteriosclerosis atherosclerosis - Symptoms and causes
Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis are sometimes used to mean the same thing But there's a difference between the two terms Arteriosclerosis happens when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the rest of the body become thick and stiff These blood vessels are
- Do infrared saunas have any health benefits? - Mayo Clinic
An infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses light to make heat This type of sauna is sometimes called a far-infrared sauna "Far" describes where the infrared waves fall on the light spectrum A regular sauna uses heat to warm the air, which in turn warms your body An infrared sauna heats your body directly without warming the air around you
- Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone This condition also is called overactive thyroid Hyperthyroidism speeds up the body's metabolism That can cause many symptoms, such as weight loss, hand tremors, and rapid or irregular heartbeat
- Peripheral neuropathy - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Diagnosis Peripheral neuropathy has many possible causes Besides a physical exam, which may include blood tests, diagnosis usually requires:
- Thyroid cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Thyroid cancer is a growth of cells that starts in the thyroid The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam's apple The thyroid produces hormones that regulate heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight Thyroid cancer might not cause any symptoms at first But as it grows, it can cause signs and symptoms, such as swelling in your
- How to take your temperature - Mayo Clinic
Temporal artery temperature Temporal artery thermometers use an infrared scanner to measure the temperature of the temporal artery in your forehead
- Peripheral neuropathy care at Mayo Clinic
Experience Mayo Clinic doctors trained in brain and nervous system conditions, called neurologists, nervous system surgery, known as neurosurgeons, and other areas collaborate to provide your care Mayo Clinic specialists treat more than 18,700 people with peripheral neuropathy each year
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