A health condition in which there is an imbalance between the nutrients the body needs to function properly, and it gets is called malnutrition. It usually means undernutrition or overnutrition. Sometimes, you can be malnourished due to a lack of calories, or you may have a protein, vitamin, or mineral deficiency. Moreover, some people may […]
A health condition in which there is a split of the inner layer of the esophagus caused by forcefully vomiting, retching, or straining is called a Mallory-Weiss tear. The most common symptoms include vomiting blood and dark and sticky stools. Without immediate medical help, it may lead to serious health problems. In most cases, Mallory-Weiss […]
A life-threatening but treatable reaction to anesthesia that is caused by an inherited gene change (mutation) that negatively affects your muscles is called malignant hyperthermia. The risk of developing this condition increases even more if you have a parent or sibling with malignant hyperthermia. In other words, this is a genetic disorder that causes a […]
A fungal infection caused by a yeast known as Candida that affects men is called a male yeast infection. Those who develop this infection often experience a red and itchy rash on the head of the penile. Usually, Candida grows and thrives in warm and moist environments (such as the foreskin of uncircumcised men). In […]
A serious parasitic infection that occurs due to an infected mosquito bite is called malaria. It is a potentially life-threatening infection, especially if it is left untreated. Commonly, it occurs in specific parts of the world that are hot and humid (such as Africa and parts of Asia). People who develop it often experience flu-like […]
A behavior in which a person spends an excessive amount of time daydreaming, usually becoming immersed in their imagination, is called maladaptive daydreaming. In most cases, this is a coping mechanism used by people with mental health conditions (such as anxiety). Sometimes, this behavior can disrupt work, hobbies, or friendships and relationships. In other words, […]
A type of digestive disorder that prevents your body from absorbing enough nutrients from food is called malabsorption syndrome. In general, there are multiple causes of this syndrome, and most of them involve damage to the mucous lining of the small intestine (where most absorption occurs). Generally, malabsorption is an umbrella term used to describe […]
A rare genetic condition in which people experience benign (noncancerous) tumors in cartilage (enchondromas), often in the hands, is called Maffucci syndrome. People with this syndrome often experience bone pain, skeletal abnormalities, and have an increased risk of fractures. Sometimes, it may also involve abnormal tangles of blood vessels on the skin (also called hemangiomas). […]
A health condition in which the tongue becomes enlarged is called macroglossia (sometimes, it is called giant tongue or enlarged tongue). However, this is a rare disorder that mostly affects children. Commonly, those who develop macroglossia also have other health conditions, such as Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome or Down syndrome. Furthermore, people with macroglossia may also develop […]
A disease that causes the baby’s head to become larger compared to other babies of the same age and sex is called macrocephaly. While a larger head size is often harmless, in some cases, it may indicate a serious health condition. These include an enlarged brain, a brain bleed, fluid on the brain, and other […]
Dr. Paul K. Huddleston is an urologist in Newark, Delaware and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, Newark Health Methodist Hospital Alliance. He received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock and has been in practice between 12-16 years.
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