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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
- Colostomy - Mayo Clinic
A WOC nurse or someone on your healthcare team can teach you to empty your pouching system from the bottom of the pouch You do this while you sit on the toilet In the hospital, your colostomy pouch system is changed every 1 to 4 days At home, you change it about 1 to 2 times a week
- Anemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
What red blood cells do The body makes three types of blood cells White blood cells fight infection, platelets help blood clot and red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body Red blood cells have an iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color, called hemoglobin
- Swollen lymph nodes - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
The lymph nodes play a vital role in the body's ability to fight off infections Common areas for swollen lymph nodes include the neck, under the chin, in the armpits and in the groin
- Iron deficiency anemia - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when your body doesn't have enough iron to produce hemoglobin Hemoglobin is the part of red blood cells that gives blood its red color and enables the red blood cells to carry oxygenated blood throughout your body
- 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
- Prednisone and other corticosteroids - Mayo Clinic
Corticosteroid medicines are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), asthma, allergies and many other conditions They also are used to prevent organ rejection in transplant recipients They do that by helping to suppress the immune system Corticosteroids also treat Addison's disease
- Triglycerides: Why do they matter? - Mayo Clinic
High triglycerides are often a sign of other conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, including obesity and metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions that includes too much fat around the waist, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, high blood sugar and abnormal cholesterol levels
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