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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 […]

A viral infection similar to smallpox that causes flu-like symptoms (including fever, chills, and rash) is called mpox. This condition is caused by a virus, and there is no available treatment, but it often disappears on its own. However, physicians often recommend getting vaccinated if you are at increased risk for mpox. Furthermore, mpox occurs […]

This is a rare disorder that impacts the blood vessels in the brain. It may cause bleeding in the brain and a stroke in the affected part of the brain. It is called moyamoya disease, and it cannot be cured. That’s why the treatment goal is to relieve the symptoms, prevent blood clots, and restore […]

Health conditions that cause increased and/or slow movement are called movement disorders, and they often negatively affect the actions you choose to make or cause uncontrolled movements. The most common movement disorders include Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and restless leg syndrome, but people may develop other types of movement disorders. In other words, movement disorders […]

A disease that causes small ulcers on the gums, lips, tongue, inner cheeks, or roof of the mouth is called mouth ulcers. In general, there are a lot of things that can cause them, including hormonal imbalances, emotional distress, minor injuries, and others. While most of them disappear without treatment, some types of mouth ulcers […]

A health condition that negatively affects motor neurons that are involved in muscle movements is called motor neuron disease (MND). Most of the time, MND affects the muscles that you do not even think about, including those that are involved in breathing, swallowing, chewing, talking, and walking. Unfortunately, it is not possible to cure this […]

Certain small and flying insects known as vectors (living things that carry diseases between humans and animals) are called mosquitoes. They carry infections through the blood, and mosquito bites are small, raised bumps on the skin that are often caused by a bite from a female mosquito. In general, there are multiple types of mosquitoes […]