Learn how an imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone can cause breast tissue swelling in boys or men.
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Encopresis
If constipation causes stool to become impacted, liquid stool may leak out around the hard stool. Find out what causes this condition and ways to treat it.
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Compulsive gambling
Also called gambling disorder, compulsive gambling is the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling despite the toll it takes on your life.
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Ovarian cysts
Many women have ovarian cysts at some time. Most are harmless, but some can cause serious symptoms. Know what symptoms to watch for.
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Adenomyosis
Displaced endometrial tissue from adenomyosis can cause an enlarged uterus and painful, heavy periods.
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Mononucleosis
Learn about the symptoms and treatment of the kissing disease in adults and children.
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Eisenmenger syndrome
This complication of an unrepaired congenital heart defect needs to be watched closely. Learn how treatment can help manage symptoms.
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Self-injury/cutting
Deliberately hurting your own body, such as by cutting or burning, is a harmful way to cope with emotional pain, intense anger and frustration.
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Genital warts
The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes the most common of sexually transmitted infections. Vaccines can help protect against the HPV strains that cause genital warts.
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Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure
Learn about this type of seizure that can cause convulsions. Also know how to help if you see someone having one.
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Broken ankle
A misstep or twisting injury can cause bones to break. Treatment depends on where the injury is and how bad it is.
This disorder includes nervous system symptoms affecting movement or the senses that are not caused by medical disease. Treatment can help with recovery.