Lymphedema occurs in approximately a quarter of all breast cancer patients. This condition causes swelling of the arm and increases the chances of infection.

Nov 6, 2007 - Jamie McIntosh

Proper self care can minimize the swelling and discomfort that accompanies lymphedema. Beyond self care, a physician can offer several treatment options.

Nov 23, 2009 - Sarah Thomas

Lymphedema may happen when the lymph system is compromised due to an accident or cancer therapy.

Sep 21, 2010 - Roxanne Rowley

Lymphedema treatment may be helpful for people with chronic vascular edema who have difficulty tolerating traditional interventions.

Mar 4, 2011 - Leslie Drawdy

Diabetes, common in cats, is often preceded by a manageable condition called prediabetes. With proper treatment, prediabetic cats can live long lives.

Jun 10, 2010 - Madeline Salmon

Holidaymakers often suffer acute diarrhoea. Causes include diet changes, stress and food poisoning. Diarrhoea treatments and simple precautions can alleviate the problem.

May 20, 2009 - Wendy A.M. Prosser

Red eye is a common problem, usually with an allergic or infectious cause. In some cases, it is a sign of a more serious medical condition requiring further assessment.

Nov 18, 2009 - Wendy A.M. Prosser

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month Learn what it is, the causes and treatments for this condition.

Mar 4, 2011 - Megan Abrams

Symptoms of pulmonary embolism include chest pains, shortness of breath and coughing. Pulmonary embolism is caused by a blood clot in the lungs.

Mar 4, 2011 - Sharon Kirby

High potassium can cause death if not properly and quickly treated. Could your diet or medications be the culprit?

Jan 2, 2012 - Annette Phillips

Conjunctivitis, a.k.a. pink eye, is an inflammation of the mucous membrane surrounding the eye. Here are common causes of and treatments for pink eye.

Nov 25, 2011 - Tami Port

Macular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that causes the cornea to become cloudy and a person to progressively lose their sight.

Jul 19, 2010 - Alicia Mae Prater

Cats may develop dull coats for a number of reasons, many of which are easily treatable.

Feb 28, 2012 - Jennifer Copley

Traditional view: A woman with a swollen arm after breast surgery should not lift weights. Newer view: It's not harmful, may be helpful.

Aug 14, 2009 - James Cooper

Studies show that allergies to pesticides, food additives and genetically modified foods can affect the nervous system and limbic system of the brain.

Oct 8, 2010 - Noreen Kassem

Acid reflux is the burning sensation described as heartburn. Learn how conditions, foods and habits contribute to this treatable condition.

Jun 2, 2010 - Maryann Gromisch

What are the causes and signs of Histrionic Personality Disorder? How is this mental illness diagnosed and treated? And what's the prognosis for HPD?

Apr 7, 2010 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

This section discusses the current proposed causal explanations of schizophrenia.

Jan 20, 2012 - Rudy Hatfield

There are a number of illnesses and other problems that can cause abdominal swelling (bulging stomach) in cats and kittens.

Apr 28, 2012 - Jennifer Copley

The pancreas makes many enzymes and hormones that are essential to life, but pancreatic cancer will disrupt the gland's function and lead to death.

Oct 11, 2011 - John Howe