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Meniere’s Disease

Meniere’s disease is an inner ear disorder that can cause recurring vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of…

  • 12 doctors

Meningioma

Meningioma is a usually slow-growing tumor that arises from the membranes surrounding the brain or spinal cord, and treatment depends…

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  • 7 answers

Meningitis

Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord, usually caused by an infection, and it is…

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Meniscus Tear

A meniscus tear is a tear in the cartilage of the knee that can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited…

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  • 7 answers

Menopause

Menopause is the natural stage when menstrual periods stop permanently as hormone levels change, often causing symptoms such as hot…

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  • 7 answers

Menorrhagia

Menorrhagia is abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding that can disrupt daily life and may result from hormonal imbalance, fibroids,…

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  • 7 answers

Menstrual Irregularities

Menstrual irregularities are periods that fall outside the usual pattern, such as cycles shorter than 21 or longer than 35…

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Mesenteric Ischemia

Mesenteric ischemia is reduced blood flow to the intestines, usually caused by a blocked or narrowed artery, and it can…

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Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a cancer that develops in the mesothelium, the thin lining around organs, most often affecting the lungs and…

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Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of related conditions—such as excess abdominal fat, high blood pressure, abnormal blood sugar, and unhealthy…

  • 12 doctors

Microtia

Microtia is a congenital condition in which the external ear is underdeveloped or absent, sometimes affecting hearing on the same…

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  • 7 answers

Middle Lobe Syndrome

Middle lobe syndrome is repeated or persistent collapse of the right middle lobe of the lung, often with recurring infection.…

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Migraine

Migraine is a neurological condition that causes recurring headache attacks, often with nausea and sensitivity to light, sound, or movement,…

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Mitral Valve Prolapse

Mitral valve prolapse is a heart valve disorder in which the mitral valve’s flaps bulge backward into the left atrium…

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Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Mitral valve regurgitation is a condition in which the heart’s mitral valve does not close properly, allowing blood to leak…

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  • 7 answers

Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

Mixed connective tissue disease is an autoimmune condition with overlapping features of lupus, scleroderma, and polymyositis, often causing joint pain,…

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  • 7 answers

Molar Pregnancy

A molar pregnancy is a rare complication in which placental tissue grows abnormally into a mass of fluid-filled cysts instead…

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Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a contagious viral skin infection that causes small, firm, flesh-colored or pink bumps and often resolves on…

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Morbid Obesity

Morbid obesity is severe excess body fat that can significantly affect health and daily life, and treatment focuses on safe,…

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  • 7 answers

Morton Neuroma

Morton neuroma is a painful thickening of tissue around a nerve between the toes, most often causing burning pain, tingling,…

  • 9 doctors
  • 6 answers

Morton’s Neuroma

Morton’s neuroma is a painful thickening of tissue around a nerve in the forefoot, usually between the toes, causing burning…

  • 9 doctors

Motor Neuron Disease

Motor neuron disease is a group of rare, progressive conditions in which the nerve cells controlling voluntary muscles gradually stop…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Mouth Sores

Mouth sores are painful ulcers, blisters, or patches on the lining of the mouth, lips, gums, or tongue. Common causes…

  • 11 doctors
  • 7 answers

Movement Disorders

Movement disorders are neurological conditions in which the brain's movement-control systems cause abnormal, involuntary, or reduced movement, such as tremor,…

  • 12 doctors
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