Brain MRI (brain magnetic resonance imaging) - Mayo Clinic Brain MRI is one of the tests you may have to determine the cause of headaches, dizziness, seizures, vision problems or hearing loss This painless imaging test is used to diagnose a number of neurological conditions
Arthritis pain: Dos and donts - Mayo Clinic Arthritis is a leading cause of pain and limited mobility worldwide There’s plenty of advice on managing arthritis and similar conditions with exercise, medicines and stress management But how do you know what’s best for you? Here are some do's and don'ts to help you figure it out
Ileostomy - Mayo Clinic Can I swim? How do I shower? Do I need to buy different clothes? How will it affect my intimate life? Once you adjust, you'll likely find that it's possible to do many of the same activities you enjoyed before your ileostomy Bathing and swimming You can shower with or without your ileostomy pouching system Water will not go into the stoma
Hydronephrosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Diagnosis Diagnosis involves the steps that your healthcare team takes to find out if hydronephrosis is the cause of your symptoms Your healthcare professional starts by asking you about your symptoms and doing a physical exam You may be referred to a doctor called a urologist, who finds and treats conditions of the urinary system
Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic The body needs cholesterol But having too much cholesterol in the blood raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes Statins block an enzyme the liver needs to make cholesterol This causes the liver to remove cholesterol from the blood While statins are effective and safe for most people, they have been linked to muscle pain, digestive problems, and mental fuzziness in some people Rarely
A guide to basic stretches - Mayo Clinic Before stretching, warm up with 5 to 10 minutes of light activity It's usually best to stretch after a workout Keep stretches gentle and slow Don't bounce Breathe through your stretches If you feel pain, you've stretched too far Stretch until you feel a slight pull Then hold the stretch for about 30 seconds Repeat the stretch on both sides 2 to 4 times Aim to stretch major muscle