- 1. Intrauterine Device (IUD)
- (Gynecology Services)
- ... an IUD involves a clinic visit. To prevent infection, clinics require women to have check-ups prior to insertion. This can include a full medical, pelvic, and breast exam, with a Pap smear, STD check, ...
- 2. Inflammatory breast cancer
- (Inflammatory breast cancer)
- Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare type of breast cancer that develops rapidly, making the affected breast red, swollen and tender. Inflammatory breast cancer occurs when cancer cells block the lymphatic ...
- 3. Gynecomastia
- (Gynecomastia)
- Gynecomastia is swelling of the breast tissue in boys or men, caused by an imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone. Gynecomastia can affect one or both breasts, sometimes unevenly. Newborns, ...
- 4. Gestational diabetes
- (Gestational diabetes)
- ... your doctor may induce labor. Delivering after your due date may increase the risk of complications for you and your baby. Breast-feeding your baby. If you're interested in breast-feeding and it ...
- 5. Galactorrhea
- (Galactorrhea)
- Galactorrhea is a milky nipple discharge unrelated to the normal milk production of breast-feeding. Galactorrhea itself isn't a disease, but it's a sign of an underlying problem. Although it occurs ...
- 6. Infant jaundice
- (Infant jaundice)
- ... of red blood cells. Infant jaundice is a common condition, particularly in babies born before 38 weeks gestation (preterm babies) and breast-fed babies. Infant jaundice usually occurs because a baby's ...
- 7. Klinefelter syndrome
- (Klinefelter syndrome)
- ... may also cause reduced muscle mass, reduced body and facial hair, and enlarged breast tissue. The effects of Klinefelter syndrome vary, and not everyone with it develops signs and symptoms. Klinefelter ...
- 8. Spinal tumor
- (Spinal tumor )
- ... tumors that affect the vertebrae have spread (metastasized) to the spine from another site in the body — often the prostate, breast, lung or kidney. Although the original (primary) cancer is usually diagnosed ...
- 9. Difficulty swallowing
- (Difficulty swallowing)
- ... stuck in your throat or chest, or behind your breastbone (sternum) Drooling Hoarseness Bringing food back up (regurgitation) Frequent heartburn Food or stomach acid backing up into your throat ...
- 10. Tricuspid atresia
- (Tricuspid atresia)
- ... helpful to give your baby frequent, small feedings. Breast milk is an excellent source of nutrition, but formula works well, too. You may find that a combination of both provides a good balance of nutrition ...
- 11. Traveler's diarrhea
- (Traveler's diarrhea)
- ... small amounts throughout the day as a supplement to solid foods or formula, as long as dehydration persists. Small amounts reduce the likelihood of vomiting. Breast-fed infants also can drink the solution, ...
- 12. Testicular cancer
- (Testicular cancer)
- ... of the breasts Cancer usually affects only one testicle. When to see a doctor See your doctor if you detect any pain, swelling or lumps in your testicles or groin area, especially if these ...
- 13. De Quervain's tenosynovitis
- (De Quervain's tenosynovitis)
- ... symptoms usually get better around the end of pregnancy or when breast-feeding stops. Medications To reduce pain and swelling, your doctor may recommend using NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin ...
- 14. Teen depression
- (Teen depression)
- ... Antidepressants and pregnancy If your teen is pregnant or breast-feeding, some antidepressants may pose a health risk to her unborn child or nursing child. If your teen becomes pregnant, make certain ...
- 15. Rotavirus
- (Rotavirus)
- ... on your digestive system. If your child is sick, follow the same approach — offer plenty of fluids, and bland food. If you're breast-feeding or using formula, continue to feed your child as usual. Ask ...
- 16. Rickets
- (Rickets)
- ... softens the growth plates at the ends of a child's bones, it can cause skeletal deformities such as: Bowed legs Abnormally curved spine Thickened wrists and ankles Breastbone projection When ...
- 17. Broken ribs
- (Broken ribs)
- ... liver or kidneys. The bottom two ribs rarely fracture because they have more flexibility than do the upper and middle ribs, which are anchored to the breastbone. But if you break a lower rib, the ...
- 18. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- (Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
- ... such as soup, which may help loosen thickened secretions. Ice pops may be soothing as well. Continue breast-feeding or bottle-feeding your infant as you would normally. Try saline nasal drops. Over-the-counter ...
- 19. Recurrent breast cancer
- (Recurrent breast cancer)
- Recurrent breast cancer is breast cancer that comes back after initial treatment. Although treatment is aimed at eliminating all cancer cells, a few may survive. These undetected cancer cells multiply, ...
- 20. Proctitis
- (Proctitis)
- ... difficile bacteria to gain a foothold in the rectum. Proctitis in children. Proctitis sometimes occurs in breast-fed children and in children who have strep throat. A form of proctitis caused by ...
