Mastitis is swelling and redness, called inflammation, of breast tissue. It sometimes involves an infection. Besides causing swelling and redness, mastitis causes breast pain and warmth. An infection also can cause fever and chills. Mastitis most often affects people who are breastfeeding. This is ...
Coronary artery disease often develops over many years. Symptoms are from the lack of blood flow to the heart. They may include chest pain and shortness of breath. A complete blockage of blood flow can cause a heart attack. Treatment for coronary artery disease may include medicines and surgery. Eating a nutritious diet, getting regular exercise and not smoking can help prevent coronary artery ...
Atherosclerosis symptoms usually don't happen until an artery is so narrowed or clogged that it can't send enough blood to organs and tissues. Sometimes a blood clot completely blocks blood flow.
Blocked tear ducts can happen at any age, from birth to adulthood. Causes include: Blockage at birth. Many infants are born with blocked tear ducts. The tear drainage system may not be fully developed or there may be a problem with a duct. Often, a thin tissue membrane remains over the opening that empties into the nose, called the nasolacrimal duct. Age-related changes. As people age, the ...
This treatment helps open a clogged or blocked artery. A doctor guides a thin, flexible tube called a catheter to the narrowed part of the artery. A tiny balloon is inflated to help widen the blocked artery and improve blood flow. A small wire mesh tube called a stent may be used to keep the artery open.
The goal in treating carotid artery disease is to prevent stroke. Treatment depends on how blocked the carotid arteries are, whether the blockage is causing symptoms, and the age and other illnesses of the person who has the blockage. Treatment for mild to moderate blockage might involve: Lifestyle changes to slow the buildup of fatty deposits. These might include quitting smoking, losing ...
Earwax blockage happens when earwax, called cerumen, builds up in your ear or becomes too hard to wash away naturally. Earwax is a helpful and natural part of your body's defenses. It cleans, coats and protects your ear canal by trapping dirt and slowing the growth of bacteria. If earwax blockage becomes a problem, your healthcare professional can take simple steps to remove the wax safely.
Treatment depends on what's causing the blocked tear duct. More than one approach may be needed to correct the issue. Medicines to fight infection. If infection is present, antibiotic eye drops or pills may be prescribed. Watch-and-wait or massage. Babies born with a blocked tear duct often get better without any treatment. This can happen as the drainage system matures during the first few ...
Overview Acute sinusitis causes the spaces inside the nose, known as sinuses, to become inflamed and swollen. Acute sinusitis makes it hard for the sinuses to drain. Mucus builds up. Acute sinusitis can make it hard to breathe through the nose. The area around the eyes and the face might feel swollen. There might be throbbing face pain or a headache.
