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Can arthritis pain medications be harmful?

Answer | Updated on August 5, 2020.

If taken at the wrong dosages, over-the-counter pain medications can harm your stomach, kidneys, liver or heart.

HIDA scan

TestProcedure | Updated on July 30, 2021.

Find out what to expect during a HIDA scan — a nuclear imaging procedure used to diagnose liver, gallbladder and bile duct problems.

Ultrasound

TestProcedure | Updated on April 30, 2022.

This imaging method uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body. Learn how it works and how it’s used.

Nuclear stress test

TestProcedure | Updated on July 15, 2021.

A nuclear stress test creates images showing the blood flow to your heart. Here's how to prepare, and what you can expect.

Chest X-rays

TestProcedure | Updated on March 5, 2022.

Learn what these chest images can show your doctor and what conditions they may uncover.

Bipolar medications and weight gain

Answer | Updated on January 31, 2018.

Some medications used to treat bipolar disorder can increase your appetite or cause changes in metabolism leading to weight gain.

Grapefruit and meds don't mix

HealthTip | Updated on February 22, 2022.

Health tips from Mayo Clinic, featuring simple strategies for a healthy lifestyle.

Epilepsy surgery

TestProcedure | Updated on January 8, 2021.

Surgery may provide relief from epileptic seizures when medications aren't working.

Positron emission tomography scan

TestProcedure | Updated on August 10, 2021.

Learn how this imaging scan can play an important role in early detection of health problems, such as cancer, heart disease and brain disorders.

Fetal ultrasound

TestProcedure | Updated on November 6, 2020.

Fetal ultrasound images can help your doctor evaluate how your pregnancy is progressing.

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