Jul 30, 2010 · MLD can strike from infancy through adulthood. The three forms of the disease are based on when symptoms begin. Late infantile MLD, the most common form, usually begins around ages 1 or 2. Juvenile MLD typically appears between ages 4 and 12. Adult MLD can begin during the teen years, but in some people may not appear until the 40s or 50s.

Mar 26, 2016 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a condition called aortic stenosis, which I am told prevents blood from getting out of my heart. Is it true that I don’t have to have surgery to have this valve replaced? What are the risks of having this condition and not having surgery to treat it? ANSWER: Whether you […]

Jun 1, 2022 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — A retrospective review of more than 24,000 patients who underwent an echocardiogram at Mayo Clinic finds that nearly one-quarter of the patients had mitral annulus calcification, a chronic degeneration of tissue at the base of the heart's mitral valve. Mitral valve dysfunction was more than twice as prevalent for those patients, who […]

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May 17, 2013 Dear Mayo Clinic: For the past couple of weeks my calves have been swollen. They don't hurt, but I definitely notice that my socks are tighter than normal. What could be the cause? Answer: There are numerous causes of painless swelling of the legs (peripheral edema). If there are no other symptoms, […]

Sep 17, 2019 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently was diagnosed with mild hypothyroidism that isn't causing symptoms. My doctor says I don't need treatment now, but she wants me to come back for regular checkups. Does hypothyroidism usually get worse over time? If it does, how is it treated? ANSWER: For mild cases of hypothyroidism, not all patients […]

Dec 26, 2017 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 81 and in good health, but my legs sometimes become swollen. They don’t hurt, and it doesn’t feel like anything else is wrong. Why might this be happening? Is it something I should see my health care provider for? ANSWER: Mild leg swelling in both legs without any other symptoms is […]

Mar 19, 2019 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is there any harm in trying CBD for anxiety? It seems to have helped my co-worker, but I am hesitant to try it without knowing more about it. ANSWER: Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat anxiety. Although some research appears […]

Jan 14, 2025 · The risk of developing peripheral artery disease increases with age, particularly for those over 65 or after 50 if you have certain risk factors.