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- Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D. O. ? - Mayo Clinic
A doctor of osteopathic medicine, also known as a D O , is a fully trained and licensed doctor A doctor of osteopathic medicine graduates from a U S osteopathic medical school
- 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
- Urinary tract infection (UTI) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Do this after urinating and after a bowel movement It helps prevent the spread of bacteria from the anus to the vagina and urethra Empty your bladder soon after having sex Also drink a full glass of water to help flush bacteria Avoid potentially irritating feminine products Using them in the genital area can irritate the urethra
- Long COVID: Lasting effects of COVID-19 - Mayo Clinic
After any coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) illness, no matter how serious, some people report that symptoms stay for months This lingering illness has often been called long COVID or post-COVID-19 syndrome You might hear it called long-haul COVID or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC
- Kidney stones - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Kidney stones are hard objects made of minerals and salts in urine They form inside the kidneys You may hear healthcare professionals refer to kidney stones as renal calculi, nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis Kidney stones have various causes These include diet, extra body weight, some health
- Metatarsalgia - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Do high-impact sports that involve running and jumping Wear high heels, shoes that don't fit well or shoes with spikes, such as cleats Are overweight or obese Have other foot problems, including hammertoe and hard, thickened areas called calluses on the bottom of the feet Have inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout
- Daily aspirin therapy: Understand the benefits and risks
Drinking alcohol while on daily aspirin therapy may increase the risk of stomach bleeding Talk with your healthcare professional about how much alcohol is safe to drink If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men
- Arthritis pain: Dos and donts - Mayo Clinic
What to do Pain medicines that you can buy without a prescription can help ease occasional pain triggered by activity your muscles and joints aren't used to, such as gardening after a winter indoors These medicines include acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve)
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