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.
This disorder includes nervous system symptoms affecting movement or the senses that are not caused by medical disease. Treatment can help with recovery.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
This mental health condition, which is caused by being part of or witnessing a terrifying event, leads to symptoms that include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety.
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Allergies
Allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe, even life-threatening. Find out what treatments and prevention tips can help.
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Klinefelter syndrome
In this condition, a genetic male has an extra X sex chromosome. This may affect the growth of testicles and result in low testosterone.
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Thalassemia
Some forms of this inherited blood disorder usually show up before the age of 2. Often, they cause anemia. Worse forms of the disease require regular blood transfusions.
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Norovirus infection
This highly contagious virus spreads through contaminated food, water or surfaces and causes vomiting and diarrhea. Learn ways to protect yourself.
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Porphyria
This group of disorders results from a buildup of natural chemicals in the body that affect the nervous system and skin. Learn how to avoid symptom triggers.
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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
This inherited condition causes polyps to grow in the digestive tract and increases the risk of cancer. Regular screening helps reduce some risks.
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Adrenoleukodystrophy
Find out about diagnosis and treatment of adrenoleukodystrophy — a hereditary disorder that affects the brain, nervous system and adrenal gland.