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- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding sepsis and septic shock
If it continues, sepsis can develop into septic shock, a life-threatening situation in which organs begin to fail and blood pressure drops even more dramatically Any kind of infection can trigger sepsis But certain infections, such as pneumonia, abdominal or kidney infection, and infections that affect the blood, are more likely to cause sepsis
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Fighting arthritis with food
Millions of Americans suffer from symptoms of arthritis that are often debilitating The most common form is degenerative arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis, followed by inflammatory or rheumatoid arthritis Dr John Davis III, a Mayo Clinic rheumatologist, says what you eat may help with some of the inflammation associated with arthritis Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute […]
- Be Aware of Signs and Symptoms Associated with Tick-related Diseases
Some people develop only mild symptoms, but human ehrlichiosis can be a severe or life threatening illness due to potential serious complications, such as septic shock, respiratory failure and kidney failure If treated promptly with antibiotics, the infection generally improves in just a few days
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dealing with chronic constipation
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it safe to take a stool softener daily to prevent constipation? What are the side effects of doing so long-term? ANSWER: There currently isn't any research that has examined the specific long-term side effects of taking a stool softener every day While the risks associated with taking this kind of over-the-counter […]
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: New technique for prostate biopsies virtually . . .
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband had an MRI that showed an abnormal spot on his prostate The last time he had a prostate biopsy, he got a severe urinary tract infection, which led to him being hospitalized It took him weeks to recover Is he at risk of another serious infection after this prostate biopsy? […]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Tick removal do’s and don’ts
Despite what you may have been told when you were younger, smothering or burning ticks is not a good idea The correct removal method is even easier Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0:59) is in the downloads Read the script There’s the old way and the right way to remove a tick "Using matches or […]
- What Complications Can Come From a Rib Fracture?
ROCHESTER, Minn — October 22, 2012 Rib fractures are one of the most common bone breaks in older adults While there's no direct treatment for fractured ribs that remain in alignment, medical care is still important to avoid serious complications, according to the October issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter Rib fractures can result from […]
- Are Baker’s Cysts the Result of Other Underlying Conditions?
Baker's Cyst May Be Result of Another Underlying Condition October 26, 2012 Dear Mayo Clinic: I developed a Baker's cyst on the back of my knee several months ago My doctor drained the fluid from it, but now it's back What could be causing this? What is the best way to permanently get rid of […]
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