2017年5月9日 · Rinse and clean the abrasion. Hold the affected area under lukewarm tap water for a couple of minutes. Do not aggressively scrub the wound. Attempt to gently remove any dirt or other particles. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or antibiotic ointment. This will help keep the affected area moist and prevent infection.

2016年1月20日 · An abrasion will typically heal itself in one day. If the affliction persists longer than 24 hours, seeing a health care professional is important in order to prevent the abrasion from turning into an ulcer. An ulcer is a severe infection in the eye that can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated promptly.

2020年10月1日 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and we are looking at treatment options. One doctor suggested a prostatectomy, but my husband finds ablation appealing because of quality of life advantages. I've been reading about ablations and came across information about different techniques. I am wondering if one technique or …

2010年10月22日 · Keratitis, an infection of the eye's cornea, can be serious and, in severe cases, the infection may threaten vision. But with prompt treatment, keratitis can often be cured without any long-term complications. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped tissue on the front of the eye that covers the pupil and iris.

2011年12月9日 · An outer ear infection, called external otitis or otitis externa, is most often caused by a bacterial infection that invades the layer of skin lining the ear canal. Prompt treatment clears up most outer ear infections. The outer ear canal has natural defenses that prevent infection. The canal slopes downward, allowing water to drain out.

2024年7月30日 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — Cardiologists in Mayo Clinic's Heart Rhythm Clinic are using a new innovative energy source to safely and successfully treat a common type of heart arrhythmia.

2016年7月19日 · Corticosteroids are another treatment option. These potent anti-inflammatory drugs are delivered via an injection that places the medication just where it is needed. You have an imaging exam, such as a CT scan or an MRI, before a corticosteroid injection, so your health care provider can see where the medication should go. Imaging also is used ...

2020年2月21日 · Treatment for canker sores usually isn't necessary. But when the sores continue to come back, treatment may be used to ease symptoms and prevent future outbreaks. Topical products applied directly to canker sores can speed healing and reduce the discomfort.

2017年9月12日 · Other options are available to treat larger, painful warts or warts that don’t respond to over-the-counter treatment. A dermatologist can offer additional options, which may include prescription antiviral creams, prescription therapies that irritate and eliminate warts, and medications that stimulate the immune system or disrupt the wart’s ...

2020年9月10日 · Additional passive interventions that may provide some short-term benefit for pain reduction in people with lower back pain include massage, acupuncture, low-level laser treatment and spinal mobilization. These soft tissue and/or joint mobilizations often are called manipulation, and may be done by therapists, chiropractors or osteopaths.