Cold remedies: What works, what doesn't, what can't hurt
2024年7月12日 · The following might help you feel better: Drink plenty of fluids. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen stuffiness, called congestion. These also help prevent losing too much fluid, called dehydration. Don't drink alcohol, coffee and sodas with caffeine. They can make dehydration worse. Rest.
Herbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix - Mayo Clinic
2022年11月4日 · Herbal supplements can strongly affect the body. Some don't work well with prescription medicines. This is called a medicine interaction. Herbal supplements can interact with medicines used to treat heart and blood vessel problems, such as high blood pressure and heart failure. Some of these medicine interactions can be risky.
Zinc for colds: The final word? - Mayo Clinic
2022年12月6日 · The idea behind using zinc to stop cold symptoms is based on lab experiments. Scientists found that zinc blocked the rhinovirus from getting into cells. To test the idea, a study in 1984 used zinc as a tablet that dissolves in the mouth, called a lozenge. It compared people taking zinc with those taking a lozenge without zinc.
Common cold - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年5月24日 · The science isn't clear on alternative cold remedies such as vitamin C, echinacea and zinc. Because studies of alternative cold remedies in children are limited, these remedies are most often not recommended for use in children. Here's an update on some popular choices: Vitamin C. Taking vitamin C is unlikely to prevent the common cold.
E. coli - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年10月1日 · Symptoms. Signs and symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 infection usually begin three or four days after exposure to the bacteria. But you may become ill as soon as one day after exposure to more than a week later. Signs and symptoms include: Diarrhea, which may range from mild and watery to severe and bloody. Stomach cramping, pain or tenderness.
Drugs and Supplements - Mayo Clinic
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Caffeine: How much is too much? - Mayo Clinic
2022年3月19日 · Up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day appears to be safe for most healthy adults. That's roughly the amount of caffeine in four cups of brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or two "energy shot" drinks. Keep in mind that the actual caffeine content in beverages varies widely, especially among energy drinks. Caffeine in powder or liquid form can ...
Infectious diseases - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
2022年2月18日 · Laboratory tests. Many infectious diseases have similar signs and symptoms. Samples of body fluids can sometimes reveal evidence of the particular microbe that's causing the illness. This helps the doctor tailor treatment. Blood tests. A technician obtains a sample of blood by inserting a needle into a vein, usually in the arm. Urine tests.
St. John's wort - Mayo Clinic
2023年8月10日 · St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering shrub native to Europe. It gets its name from the fact that it often blooms on the birthday of the biblical John the Baptist. The flowers and leaves of St. John's wort contain active ingredients such as hyperforin. St.
Antibiotics and alcohol - Mayo Clinic
2024年6月6日 · Antibiotics and alcohol can cause some of the same side effects. These include stomach upset, dizziness and drowsiness. Mixing antibiotics and alcohol can make these side effects worse. A few antibiotics should not be mixed with any amount of alcohol. These include metronidazole (Flagyl), tinidazole (Tindamax) and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim ...