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The thyroid sometimes makes too little or much hormone, resulting in thyroid disease. Find out the types, symptoms and treatment options.
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful, but some organisms under certain conditions may cause disease.
Other diseases and conditions aren't as apparent. This includes osteoporosis. I tell my patients that it's a silent disease. It's impossible to know if you have osteoporosis until you break a bone or have a bone density screening. What is osteoporosis? Throughout our lives, bone tissue is constantly being broken down and replaced.
Mayo Clinic Health System offers a network of clinics, hospitals, and health care facilities serving communities in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
The body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs and brain.
Hyperthyroidism can cause weight changes, hand tremors, hunger, anxiety, sweating, and rapid or irregular heartbeat. Again, these symptoms could be due to other health conditions, including menopause, caffeine, alcohol use, diabetes or low blood sugar. Rarely, hyperthyroidism develops into a condition called thyroid storm.
High blood pressure is one of the most dangerous health conditions because of how sneaky it can be. You can have high blood pressure for years without experiencing any symptoms. Even without symptoms, damage to your heart can still occur. Fortunately, high blood pressure can be easily detected.
Check Symptoms can be used to evaluate a number of common conditions, including COVID-19 and other cold- and flu-like symptoms, rash, pink eye, nausea and vomiting, wounds like cuts and scrapes, and other concerns. Available symptoms will appear to patients based on individual factors such as age and gender.
This virtual multiweek exercise class is for people with chronic pain conditions. Participants will learn a basic exercise routine and get education about living with chronic pain. Attend classes as desired. The class is hosted by Mayo Clinic Health System Rehabilitation Services staff.
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases, such as MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) and SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome). Coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people.