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  2. Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful? - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/.../consumer-health/expert-answers/colon-cleansing/faq-20058435

    Colon cleansing can be dangerous. Coffee enemas have been linked to many deaths. And in general, colon cleansing also can cause less serious side effects. These include cramping, bloating, diarrhea, upset stomach and vomiting. For some bowel conditions such as colitis or a blocked intestine, colon cleansing can lead to worse symptoms.

  3. Peritoneal dialysis - Mayo Clinic

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    Peritoneal dialysis (per-ih-toe-NEE-ul die-AL-uh-sis) is a way to remove waste products from the blood. It's a treatment for kidney failure, a condition where the kidneys can't filter blood well enough any longer. During peritoneal dialysis, a cleansing fluid flows through a tube into part of the stomach area, also called the abdomen.

  4. Skin care: 5 tips for healthy skin - Mayo Clinic

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    Ask your doctor for tips or treatments to help you stop smoking. 3. Treat your skin gently. Daily cleansing and shaving can take a toll on your skin. To keep it gentle: Limit bath time. Hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin. Limit your bath or shower time, and use warm — rather than hot — water.

  5. Detox foot pads: Do they really work? - Mayo Clinic

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    No trustworthy scientific evidence shows that detox foot pads work. Most often, these products are stuck on the bottom of the feet and left there overnight. Makers of detox foot pads claim that the pads draw out harmful substances in the body called toxins during sleep. Toxins include heavy metals. When you peel off the pads in the morning ...

  6. Chronic sinusitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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    Diagnosis. A health care provider might ask about symptoms and do an exam. The exam might include feeling for tenderness in the nose and face and looking inside the nose. Other ways to diagnose chronic sinusitis and rule out other conditions include: Nasal endoscopy. A health care provider inserts a thin, flexible tube, known as an endoscope ...

  7. Bedsores (pressure ulcers) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo...

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    Care for pressure ulcers depends on how deep the wound is. Generally, tending to a wound includes these steps: Clean. If the affected skin isn't broken, wash it with a gentle cleanser and pat dry. Clean open sores with water or saline each time a dressing is changed. Saline is a saltwater solution. Put on a bandage.

  8. Vaginitis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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    Vaginitis signs and symptoms can include: Change in color, odor or amount of discharge from your vagina. Vaginal itching or irritation. Pain during sex. Painful urination. Light vaginal bleeding or spotting. If you have vaginal discharge, the characteristics of the discharge might indicate the type of vaginitis you have. Examples include:

  9. CBD: Safe and effective? - Mayo Clinic

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    A prescription cannabidiol (CBD) oil is considered an effective anti-seizure medication. However, further research is needed to determine CBD 's other benefits and safety. CBD is a chemical found in marijuana. CBD doesn't contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana that produces a high.

  10. Bacterial vaginosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can cause discomfort and pain of the vagina. It happens when natural bacteria levels are out of balance. Balanced levels of bacteria help keep the vagina healthy. But when too much of some bacteria grow, it can lead to BV. Bacterial vaginosis can happen at any age.

  11. Laxative (rectal route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Description. Rectal laxatives are used as enemas or suppositories to produce bowel movements in a short time. There are several different types of rectal laxatives and they work in different ways. Since directions for use are different for each type, it is important to know which one you are taking. The different types of rectal laxatives include: