Mayo Clinic Q & A - August 2019 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve never donated blood before because I’m nervous that I’ll faint when I see the needle or blood. Is there anything that ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently read an article that said giving children certain supplements, such as omega-3, can help them do better in school. Are ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the difference between occasionally worrying that something is wrong with me and somatic symptom disorder? How can I stop worrying ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As the mom of an elementary schoolboy, I hear a lot of talk about ADHD. But what is it exactly? How do you ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve had anal itching for some time. It’s an embarrassing topic that I’m reluctant to bring up with my doctor. Do you ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 9 and worried about going to school this fall because she was picked on by some of her classmates ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My tailbone has been hurting for the past few weeks. I have read that it takes a while to heal, but is ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ll be having a heart procedure in the next month or two, and I was told to see my dentist beforehand. Why ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it safe to take a stool softener daily to prevent constipation? What are the side effects of doing so long-term? ANSWER: ...