Mayo Clinic Q & A - April 2019 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Three months ago, I had surgery on my left wrist to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Since then, I am in much more ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Does having low peak bone mass in my late 20s mean that osteoporosis is inevitable someday? Is there anything I can do to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is adrenal insufficiency? Is it the same as Addison’s disease? ANSWER: There are a few forms of adrenal insufficiency, which is an ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What can I do to help my 9-year-old daughter overcome her fear of thunderstorms and tornadoes? She is always asking about the weather ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: After a recent echocardiogram, I was told I have a patent foramen ovale. I’m 36, and I don’t have any other medical concerns. ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A few weeks ago, I was snowboarding and dislodged my collarbone. I was told I have anywhere from a grade 3 to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve always enjoyed drinking a glass of milk with most meals, but now there are so many options other than cow’s milk. ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How do doctors determine who is a good candidate for minimally invasive lung volume reduction to treat emphysema? Is it possible to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I had a fainting spell the other day, which had never happened to me before in my 64 years. I don’t feel ...