Skip to content
Guides

Answers written by the people who treat it

Every page here comes from the clinical unit that handles the condition — not from a content desk. Read what a diagnosis means, what a treatment involves and what to expect afterwards, in plain language.

  • 2,309 pages of medical content
  • Written and reviewed by clinicians
  • Linked to the units that treat it
2,309 results

Medulloblastoma

Medulloblastoma is a fast-growing cancerous brain tumor that starts in the cerebellum, the part of the brain controlling balance and…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Melanoma

Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that begins in pigment-producing cells and can spread if not found early.…

  • 12 doctors

Melanoma Skin Cancer

Melanoma skin cancer is a cancer that starts in melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells of the skin. It usually appears as…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Melasma

Melasma is a common skin condition that causes symmetrical brown or gray-brown patches, usually on sun-exposed areas of the face,…

  • 5 doctors
  • 7 answers

Meniere Disease

Meniere disease is an inner ear disorder that causes recurring vertigo, hearing changes, tinnitus, and a feeling of fullness in…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

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…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Meningitis

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

  • 12 doctors

Meniscus Tear

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

  • 5 doctors
  • 7 answers

Menopause

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

  • 5 doctors
  • 7 answers

Menorrhagia

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

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Menstrual Irregularities

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

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Mesenteric Ischemia

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

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Mesothelioma

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

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

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…

  • 12 doctors
  • 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.…

  • 7 answers

Migraine

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

  • 12 doctors

Mitral Valve Prolapse

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

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Mitral Valve Regurgitation

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

  • 12 doctors
  • 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,…

  • 5 doctors
  • 7 answers
We’re with you at every step

How can we help you today?

Talk to a Specialist

Send your diagnosis and reports — a senior specialist reviews them and replies.

Send my reports
Online Doctor Consultation

Meet an Acıbadem specialist by secure video, before you travel.

Book a video visit
Ask Aida

Quick, reliable answers from our medical team, in your language.

Ask a question

Get the Acıbadem App

Your treatment plan, doctors and appointments in your pocket — the official Acıbadem app for iOS, Android and HarmonyOS devices.