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  1. Does prickly pear cactus have health benefits? - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 6, 2022 · Prickly pear cactus — or also known as nopal, opuntia and other names — is promoted for treating diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and hangovers. It's also touted for its antiviral and anti …

  2. ¿El nopal tiene beneficios para la salud? - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 6, 2022 · El cactus de higo chumbo, también conocido como nopal, opuntia y otros nombres, es promocionado por tratar la diabetes, el colesterol alto, la obesidad y la resaca. También es …

  3. Lamotrigine (oral route) - Side effects & dosage - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 1, 2025 · Description Lamotrigine is used alone or together with other medicines to help control certain types of seizures (eg, partial seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome) in …

  4. Cholesterol test - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 25, 2025 · A cholesterol test is an important way to check your health. High cholesterol levels often are a key risk factor for a common type of heart disease called coronary artery disease. Coronary …

  5. Broken ankle - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 5, 2025 · A broken ankle might cause some of these symptoms: Instant throbbing pain. Swelling. Bruising or bleeding under the skin. Tenderness. Loss of the usual shape of the joint, called …

  6. Flexible sigmoidoscopy - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 9, 2024 · A flexible sigmoidoscopy is an exam to see inside the rectum and part of the large intestine. A flexible sigmoidoscopy (sig-moi-DOS-kuh-pee) exam is performed using a thin, flexible tube with a …

  7. Eating disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 28, 2023 · Anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorder affect physical and mental health. Learn about symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options.

  8. Urinary incontinence - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 9, 2023 · Diagnosis It's important to determine the type of urinary incontinence that you have, and your symptoms often tell your doctor which type you have. That information will guide treatment …

  9. Anal fissure - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 31, 2024 · Overview An anal fissure is a small tear in the thin, moist tissue that lines the anus. The anus is the opening at the end of the digestive tract where stool exits the body. Common causes of …

  10. Diuretics - Mayo Clinic

    Diuretics, sometimes called water pills, help remove extra fluid from the body. They're often used to lower blood pressure. Know the possible side effects.