Aug 13, 2024 · 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 …

Apr 24, 2024 · Plugged ears are usually a mild, temporary problem. Learn about potential causes and treatments.

Sep 5, 2025 · Mammary duct ectasia happens when one or more milk ducts beneath the nipple becomes wider. This is called a dilated milk duct. The duct may fill with fluid and become blocked or …

Dec 18, 2025 · Learn more about what can cause a stuffy nose and how to relieve it.

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 …

Aug 18, 2025 · 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 …

Jun 14, 2024 · Coronary angioplasty and stent placement. This treatment opens clogged blood vessels in the heart. A tiny balloon on a thin tube, called a catheter, is used to widen a clogged artery and …

Jul 24, 2025 · Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty deposits, called plaques, clog the blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain and head (carotid arteries). These clogged blood vessels increase the …

Jun 14, 2024 · 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 …

Sep 20, 2025 · Your healthcare professional can see if you have earwax blockage by looking in your ear. A special tool called an otoscope lights and magnifies your inner ear, offering a closer look.