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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

Aug 18, 2025 · 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 …

Nov 7, 2023 · Coronary angioplasty (AN-jee-o-plas-tee) is a procedure to open clogged blood vessels of the heart. Coronary angioplasty treats vessels, called coronary arteries, which deliver blood to heart …

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 …

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.