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- Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D. O. ? - Mayo Clinic
A major difference between D O s and M D s is that some doctors of osteopathic medicine use manual medicine as part of treatment Manual medicine can include hands-on work on joints and tissues and massage
- Calorie calculator - Mayo Clinic
If you're pregnant or breast-feeding, are a competitive athlete, or have a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, the calorie calculator may overestimate or underestimate your actual calorie needs
- Narcissistic personality disorder - Symptoms and causes
A narcissistic personality disorder causes problems in many areas of life, such as relationships, work, school or financial matters People with narcissistic personality disorder may be generally unhappy and disappointed when they're not given the special favors or admiration that they believe they deserve They may find their relationships troubled and unfulfilling, and other people may not
- Arteriosclerosis atherosclerosis - Symptoms and causes
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 called arteries Healthy arteries are flexible and elastic But over time, the walls in the arteries can harden, a condition commonly called hardening of the arteries
- Heart attack - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
A heart attack occurs when an artery that sends blood and oxygen to the heart is blocked Fatty, cholesterol-containing deposits build up over time, forming plaques in the heart's arteries If a plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form The clot can block arteries, causing a heart attack During a heart attack, a lack of blood flow causes the tissue in the heart muscle to die
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Symptoms and causes
Overview Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's caused by an extremely stressful or terrifying event — either being part of it or witnessing it Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event
- Dehydration - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Thirst isn't always a good way to tell if the body needs water Many people, mainly older adults, don't feel thirsty until they're dehydrated That's why it's important to increase water intake during hot weather or while ill The symptoms of dehydration can differ by age
- Parkinsons disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Symptoms start slowly The first symptom may be a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand or sometimes a foot or the jaw Tremor is common in Parkinson's disease But the disorder also may cause stiffness, slowing of movement and trouble with balance that raises the risk of falls
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