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Certain common but painful injuries that cause a tear in the muscle fibers are called muscle strain (pulled muscles). While a mild muscle strain can be treated at home, in more severe cases, you may need medical care or even surgery to fix it. To ensure a complete recovery, you should follow exactly the instructions […]

A health condition that causes painful contractions and tightening of the muscles is called muscle spasms (also known as muscle cramps). It often occurs unpredictably and cannot be controlled. However, there are some steps that you can consider to prevent and treat them. Doctors often recommend massage, stretching, and muscle relaxants to ease muscle spasms. […]

A contagious infection that occurs due to a virus and causes painful swelling in the parotid salivary glands is called mumps. While most of the time, the symptoms of mumps are mild, this infection may also cause moderate to severe symptoms. The virus that causes this infection is called mumps, and it belongs to a […]

A rare adverse reaction of COVID-19 that causes inflammation in different parts of the body in children is called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Sometimes, it can cause severe symptoms that, without immediate treatment, can lead to death. Fortunately, most children make a full recovery by getting treatment in a hospital. Furthermore, MIS-C causes […]

The medical term that is used to describe the failure of two or more organ systems is multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). This is a serious health condition that can lead to death without immediate treatment (including life support). While it may occur due to a traumatic injury or severe infection, it may also happen […]

A rare health condition that is caused by a genetic mutation (change) that negatively affects the glands in the endocrine system is called multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN). Healthcare professionals have divided this disorder into 2 primary types. These include: Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 1 – This type causes multiple tumors to develop in different […]

A health condition that appears due to multiple small strokes that cause damage to the brain is called multi-infarct dementia (MID). It is also a type of vascular dementia that cannot be cured. However, doctors may recommend some options to prevent further strokes. In general, to prevent MID, you should maintain healthy blood pressure. The […]

A rare autoimmune disorder in which the muscles worsen gradually is called multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN). While it mostly affects the hand and wrist, it may also impact the legs. Unfortunately, there is no way to cure this disorder. That’s why the treatment goal is to reduce the symptoms and prevent serious complications. Doctors often […]

A health condition that causes inflammation of the mucosa is called mucositis. It affects the mucous membranes that line the mouth and the whole gastrointestinal tract. While most of the time it is an adverse reaction to cancer treatments (including radiation therapy and chemotherapy), it disappears on its own without treatment. In rare cases, it […]

A bacterium that causes serious infections and is difficult to treat is called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). In most cases, it causes skin infections, but may also affect other parts of the body (including the brain, lungs, heart, and bloodstream) and cause serious illnesses. Usually, this bacterium spreads in healthcare settings (among people in hospitals […]