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  1. Barium sulfate (oral route) - Side effects & uses - Mayo Clinic

    Description. Barium sulfate is used to help diagnose or find problems in the esophagus, stomach, and bowels. It is a radiographic contrast agent.

  2. Mayo Clinic Minute: Reduce risk of respiratory infections

    If soap and water aren't available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Make sure friends and family whom you're around regularly, ...

  3. Common Sense Prevention Tips for Common Seasonal Illnesses - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used for times when soap and water aren't available. Contain your coughs and sneezes. To avoid getting germs on your ...

  4. Bedsores (pressure ulcers) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Cleaning and dressing wounds · 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 ...

  5. Pericardial effusion - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Description (Abstract) Learn the symptoms, causes and treatment of extra fluid around the heart.

  6. Some fibers work best when they absorb water, so being well hydrated can help prevent uncomfortable bowel movements. Fruits, Serving size (grams), Total fiber ...

  7. Flexible sigmoidoscopy - Mayo Clinic

    You may be asked not to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before the exam. Your options will likely include: Fat-free broth. Plain water. Light- ...

  8. Amniocentesis - Mayo Clinic

    Amniotic fluid surrounds and protects a baby during pregnancy. Amniocentesis can provide useful information about a baby's health. But it's important to know ...

  9. Shin splints - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    While you're healing, try low-impact exercises, such as swimming, bicycling or water running. Ice. Apply ice packs to the affected shin for 15 to 20 minutes ...

  10. How do I reduce or avoid hemorrhoid pain? - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Soaking in a warm bath or a sitz bath with plain water 10 to 15 minutes, two or three times a day may reduce hemorrhoid swelling. Ice packs or cold ...