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171. Breast Pain (Mastalgia) - Topic Overview
     

     What do I need to know about breast pain?Many women have breast tenderness and pain, also called mastalgia. It may come and go with monthly periods (cyclic) or may not follow any pattern (noncyclic).Cyclic pain is the most common type of breast pain. It may be caused by the normal monthly changes in hormones. This pain usually occurs in both breasts. It is generally described as a heaviness or ...

172. Breast Problems - Home Treatment
     

     Information on the home treatment of breast problems.

173. Mammogram
     

     A mammogram is an X-ray of the breasts.Mammography screens for breast abrnomalities.

174. Early Disease Detection - Screening,6 to 10 Years
     

     Generally, your child is evaluated at ages 5 or 6, 8, and 10. At each visit, your doctor will also check your child's growth and development. These checks are not specifically related to disease detection but are intended to see whether your child is growing and developing normally. Normal checks include:School concerns, such as grades, favorite subjects, and the teacher's idea of how your child .

175. Early Disease Detection - Screening,13 Months to 5 Years
     

     Your child should have regularly scheduled checkups, often called well child visits. During these visits, your doctor will check your child's growth and development and examine your child for possible problems. Generally, a child is evaluated:At 15, 18, and 24 months of age.At 3 and 4 years of age. These checks are not specifically related to disease detection but are intended to see whether your

176. Early Disease Detection - Frequently Asked Questions
     

     Learning about early disease detection:What is early disease detection?What screening is done from birth to 12 months of age?What screening is done from 13 months to 5 years of age?What screening is done from 6 to 10 years of age?What screening is done from 11 to 24 years of age?What screening is done from 25 to 49 years of age?What screening is done from 50 to 64 years of age?What screening is ..

177. Early Disease Detection - Overview
     

     What is early disease detection?Early disease detection is the use of:Screening tests to find diseases before symptoms appear.Diagnostic tests to find a disease early in its course. Why should I think about early disease detection?Often, the earlier a disease is diagnosed, the more likely it is that it can be cured or successfully managed. Managing a disease, especially early in its course, may ..

178. Early Disease Detection - Screening,Birth to 12 Months
     

     Your baby should have regularly scheduled checkups, often called well baby visits, starting shortly after birth. During these visits, your doctor examines your baby for possible problems and asks you questions about your baby's growth and development. Generally, a baby is evaluated: Right after birth. At 1 or 2 weeks of age.At 1 or 2 months of age.At 4, 6, 9, and 12 months of age.All states ...

179. Early Disease Detection - Screening,25 to 49 Years
     

     Early disease detection during adulthood is intended to identify diseases that may develop as you age. Regular checkups and screening are important to maintain good health.How often you have the following tests depends on your age, health, and risk factors for specific diseases. Tests that may be done at your regular checkups include:Blood pressure screening.Breast cancer screening for ...

180. Early Disease Detection - Screening,50 to 64 Years
     

     As you age, the risk of developing some diseases increases. Regular checkups and screening tests are important to maintain good health.How often you have the following tests depends on your age, health, and risk factors for specific diseases. Tests that may be done at your regular checkups include:Blood pressure screening.Breast cancer screening for women.Cholesterol screening.Colorectal cancer ..

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