Mayo Clinic Minute: High blood pressure hurts the kidneys

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common problem that affects the body’s arteries. If you have high blood pressure, the heart has to work harder to pump blood. In general, hypertension is a blood pressure reading of 130/80 or higher. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, says high blood pressure…

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Continent Ileostomy at Mayo Clinic: Improving Quality of Life for Patients

A continent Ileostomy is an alternative to an external pouch for some patients who have conditions that require an ileostomy. A continent ileostomy creates in internal reservoir and valve from your small bowel for waste that can be emptied several times each day through a catheter. This procedure offers individuals a discreet solution, more control,…

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Breaking the Curve: Understanding Peyronie’s Disease and Solutions at Mayo Clinic

Dr. Matthew Zieglemann is based at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. In this video, he discusses his practice that focuses on men’s health with a specific clinical interest in Peyronie’s disease, erectile dysfunction and sexual dysfunction. Peyronie’s disease can include pain with erections, curvature of the penis and other symptoms. We offer evidence-based therapies for…

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