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- Do infrared saunas have any health benefits? - Mayo Clinic
An infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses light to make heat This type of sauna is sometimes called a far-infrared sauna "Far" describes where the infrared waves fall on the light spectrum A regular sauna uses heat to warm the air, which in turn warms your body An infrared sauna heats your body directly without warming the air around you
- Thermometers: Understand the options - Mayo Clinic
Thermometers come in a variety of styles Find out the pros and cons of different types of thermometers
- Hemorrhoids - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Coagulation Coagulation techniques use laser or infrared light or heat They cause small, bleeding internal hemorrhoids to harden and shrivel Coagulation has few side effects and usually causes little discomfort Surgical procedures Only a small percentage of people with hemorrhoids need surgery to remove them
- Peripheral neuropathy - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Diagnosis Peripheral neuropathy has many possible causes Besides a physical exam, which may include blood tests, diagnosis usually requires: A full medical history Your health care professional will look at your medical history The history will include your symptoms, lifestyle, exposure to toxins, drinking habits and a family history of nervous system, or neurological, diseases
- Intense pulsed light for treatment of dry eye disease
A retrospective study confirms that intense pulsed light (IPL) and meibomian gland expression (MGX) treatment can improve dry eye symptoms and offers a reasonable option for patients who have not shown improvement with other therapies
- How to take your temperature - Mayo Clinic
A digital ear thermometer uses an infrared ray to measure the temperature inside the ear canal Turn on the digital thermometer Gently place it in your ear canal no further than indicated by the instructions that came with the device Hold the thermometer tightly in place until you hear the thermometer beep indicating it's done Remove the thermometer and read the number
- Retinal diseases - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
This test uses a dye that lights up when exposed to infrared light The resulting images show retinal blood vessels and the deeper, harder-to-see blood vessels behind the retina in a tissue called the choroid Ultrasound This test uses high-frequency sound waves, called ultrasonography, to help view the retina and other structures in the eye
- Pleurisy - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Treatment Treatment for pleurisy focuses primarily on the underlying cause For example, if bacterial pneumonia is the cause, an antibiotic can be prescribed to manage the infection If the cause is a viral infection, pleurisy may go away on its own The pain and inflammation associated with pleurisy is usually treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen
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