Mayo Clinic Minute: What causes hiccups? Faking hiccups – including the "hic" sound – is pretty easy Getting rid of the real ones can be difficult "It’s all an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, followed by closure of the vocal cords that leads to that characteristic sound," explains Dr Mark V Larson, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is ‘dry drowning?’ - Mayo Clinic News Network Dear Mayo Clinic: Last summer, there were many reports about "dry drowning" ― where children became extremely sick and in some cases died days or weeks after swimming I have two children, ages 3 and 8, so I'm hoping to understand what this phenomenon is and how I can protect my children from drowning Answer: […]
Mayo Clinic Minute What causes hiccups? AUDIO - Mayo Clinic News Network carbonated ones – can cause hiccups Even being suddenly excited or scared can cause that repetitive involuntary contraction of the diaphragm Mark V Larson, M D “Most people who experience hiccups will do so for only a very short period of time, usually less than a minute or two Rarely, hiccups can last for days or even months ”
Can I reduce belching, bloating and intestinal gas at home? Belching, gas and bloating can be embarrassing and uncomfortable Here's what causes these signs and symptoms — and how you can minimize them Belching or passing gas (flatus) is natural and common Excessive belching or flatus, accompanied by bloating, pain or distention, can occasionally interfere with daily activities or cause embarrassment But these signs and […]
Mayo Clinic expert explains gastrointestinal symptoms related to COVID . . . COVID-19 most commonly presents with respiratory symptoms, including cough and shortness of breath, as well as fever However, digestive symptoms also can occur in patients with COVID-19, and with or without respiratory symptoms In this Q A, Dr Sahil Khanna, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, answers questions about gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms related to COVID-19 Watch: Dr Sahil […]
How Do I Tell the Difference Between Bile Reflux and Acid Reflux? August 5, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: What is the difference between bile reflux and acid reflux? Answer: Bile reflux involves fluid from the small intestine flowing into the stomach and esophagus Acid reflux is backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus These conditions are often related, and sometimes differentiating between the two can be difficult […]
What Complications Can Come From a Rib Fracture? ROCHESTER, Minn — October 22, 2012 Rib fractures are one of the most common bone breaks in older adults While there's no direct treatment for fractured ribs that remain in alignment, medical care is still important to avoid serious complications, according to the October issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter Rib fractures can result from […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Acetaminophen aids with fever, pain For the safety of its patients, staff and visitors, Mayo Clinic has strict masking policies in place Anyone shown without a mask was either recorded prior to COVID-19 or recorded in a nonpatient care area where social distancing and other safety protocols were followed
8 common questions new parents ask about vitamin K The American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement is dated Feb 22, 2022 Dr Costakos is the first author of one of the cited references for the best dosing of vitamin K for premature babies