Exact cause of vocal cord paralysis often difficult to determine
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 55-year-old brother-in-law has developed a vocal cord palsy out of the blue. What can cause this and what can be done to restore his voice? ANSWER:...
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Early diagnosis can make a big difference in child’s ability to manage autism
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What symptoms should parents watch for if they are worried a young child may have autism? Is it possible to diagnose autism before age 2? ANSWER: With...
Exact cause of vocal cord paralysis often difficult to determine
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 55-year-old brother-in-law has developed a vocal cord palsy out of the blue. What can cause this and what can be done to restore his voice? ANSWER:...
Early diagnosis can make a big difference in child’s ability to manage autism
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What symptoms should parents watch for if they are worried a young child may have autism? Is it possible to diagnose autism before age 2? ANSWER: With...
New GERD treatment may be option for those unable to control symptoms with daily antacid
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I saw a story on the news about magnets being used to treat patients with GERD. Is this treatment safe? How does it work? I've taken prescription...
Once infection is eliminated, likelihood of additional ulcer caused by H. pylori very low
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently became extremely ill from what turned out to be a peptic ulcer caused by H. pylori. Until that time, I had no symptoms of acid...
New GERD treatment may be option for those unable to control symptoms with daily antacid
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I saw a story on the news about magnets being used to treat patients with GERD. Is this treatment safe? How does it work? I've taken prescription...
Once infection is eliminated, likelihood of additional ulcer caused by H. pylori very low
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently became extremely ill from what turned out to be a peptic ulcer caused by H. pylori. Until that time, I had no symptoms of acid...
Self-care measures helpful, but may not be enough to resolve Achilles tendinitis
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes Achilles tendinitis? Are there things I can do at home to help it heal more quickly? ANSWER: Although Achilles tendinitis is often associated with an...
Sleep study may help determine cause of child’s unexplained fatigue, but should not be the first step
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 10-year-old daughter is tired most of the time, but her blood work is normal and she gets plenty of sleep at night. Her pediatrician recommended a...