Dear Reader,

Allergies, arthritis, diabetes, shin splints – when you’ve got questions about health conditions, you want quick, clear answers. Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guide, 2nd Edition is based on facts and guidance Mayo Clinic healthcare providers share with their patients every day.

Inside this valuable resource, you will find clear information on more than 150 common health conditions. Each topic answers key questions, such as: What is it? What’s the cause? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? What treatments are available? And what can you do in your daily life to prevent or manage it?

Here are a few examples of conditions covered in this book:

Nine common causes of insomnia and over a dozen possible remedies
Warning signs and symptoms in advance of a heart attack
Knee pain has numerous causes, numerous forms and – fortunately – numerous treatments
Hemorrhoids – many have them, but few want to talk about them
Varicose vein home treatments and improved surgical options

Mayo Clinic A to Z Health Guidewill help you stay healthy, prevent illness and potentially save you money by reducing the need for a visit to a doctor, clinic or emergency room. No more Googling for hours – this guide has reliable answers in one place.