Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHormonal CausesNon-Hormonal CausesMilk Duct DisordersWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hormonal Causes Non-Hormonal Causes Milk Duct Disorders When to See a Provider Diagnosis Treatment Breast pain—also known asmastalgia—is common and often related to normal fluctuations in your hormones or other benign causes. In some instances, the pain may be due to something more serious. Take time to observe the type of pain and location:Do you have dull or sharp pain?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSensationReliefResources and Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Sensation Relief Resources and Support Breastfeeding pain is a common reason why many people feel nervous about or avoidbreastfeeding. Common causes of breastfeeding pain include an improper latch,clogged milk duct, and infections likemastitis. Fortunately, these issues can be managed successfully with appropriate treatment. This article will discuss the different types of breastfeeding pain, how they feel, and how to treat them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Coping Some experts regard brittle diabetes as a subtype of type 1 diabetes, while others believe it’s a complication of the disease. Sometimes, brittle diabetes is associated with stress and other psychological issues. It may require hospitalization. This article takes a closer look at the causes and symptoms of brittle diabetes, along with how it is treated, how it is diagnosed, and ways to cope with the disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns to Seek Medical CareSerious CausesAcute InjuriesOther CausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs to Seek Medical Care Serious Causes Acute Injuries Other Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention There are many different causes of calf pain. It may be directly related to your calf muscles—including the innergastrocnemiusand outersoleusmuscles—or the tendons, bones, nerves, and blood vessels supporting and serving the calf. The most common causes ofcalf painare relatively harmless and readily treatable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Central vision loss refers to the sudden or gradual loss ofcentral vision. People with this type of vision loss have side vision but can’t see detail in the center of their field of vision. Instead, they will see one or more dark or blurry spots in their field of vision....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTimingSymptomsNonemergency PainMedical Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Timing Symptoms Nonemergency Pain Medical Treatment There are several reasons why your back might hurt, and why you have chest pain. When these two symptoms occur together, it can be worrisome. There are several explanations for chest pain that appears with back pain. This article covers causes of chest and back pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Cholestasis?SymptomsComplicationsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Cholestasis? Symptoms Complications Causes Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Cholestasis can cause the skin and the whites of the eyes to appear yellow. It may also cause itchy skin, fatigue, nausea, and foul-smelling stools. The condition can affect people of all ages. This article discusses cholestasis and what causes it. It also covers how this condition is diagnosed and treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewCausesMisdiagnosisSymptomsManagementSeeing a Specialist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Causes Misdiagnosis Symptoms Management Seeing a Specialist Abdominal painis considered chronic if it lasts for more than three months. The pain may be constant or it can come and go over the three-month period or longer. There are many health conditions, both mild and more severe, that can lead to chronic abdominal pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTreatmentWhen to Seek Medical CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Treatment When to Seek Medical Care Frequently Asked Questions Chronic itching is defined as itching that lasts six or more weeks.Medically known as pruritus, itching is more than just an uncomfortable feeling. It can interfere with daily activities and can be as debilitating as chronic pain. There are many different causes of chronic itching....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses and TypesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes and Types Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment More often, however, you might experienceoral allergy syndrome (OAS)in which your immune system mistakes proteins in citrus for those in foods you are truly allergic to, causing mild, short-term symptoms like tingling and itching of the lips, tongue, and throat.Contact with essential oils from the rind of the fruit can also cause an allergic reaction known ascontact dermatitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of a Clogged Milk DuctCauses Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of a Clogged Milk Duct Causes In most cases, the inflammation can be managed with home treatments with ice packs and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).But if the plugging doesn’t go away with proper treatment, it may signify a more serious condition, such asmastitisor, in rare cases,breast cancer. This article discusses the causes of plugged milk ducts, how they are treated, and when to see a healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneticsPhysiologyDisease ProgressionFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Cystic Fibrosis GuideHow Cystic Fibrosis Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Genetics Physiology Disease Progression Frequently Asked Questions Next in Cystic Fibrosis Guide Cystic fibrosisis an inheritable and life-threatening disorder that affects roughly 30,000 Americans and as many as 70,000 people worldwide. There are at least 1,700 or more known CFTR mutations.In order for you to have cystic fibrosis, you need to have inherited two copies of the CFTR mutation, one from each parent....

Alzheimer’s diseaseis considered a fatal condition. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.Out of the top 10 causes of death, it’s the only one without an effective treatment or cure. This article discusses the causes of death in Alzheimer’s disease. Carmen Martínez Torrón / Getty Images The averagelife expectancyfor someone living with Alzheimer’s is four to eight years after diagnosis, although some people may live for as long as 20 years or more....