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A rare heart disease that is usually a congenital (present at birth) problem is called left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy (LVNC). In people with this disorder, the lower left chamber of the heart does not develop properly, which negatively affects the heart’s ability to pump blood throughout the body efficiently. In other words, LVNC causes the […]

A health condition in which the bone marrow produces fewer blood cells (including platelets) than the body needs is called myelosuppression (also known as bone marrow suppression). This health condition significantly increases the risk of blood disorders (such as anemia), infections, and may also cause bleeding problems. Most of the time, people develop this disorder […]

A health condition that often occurs due to car crashes and falls, and causes a bruise on the heart muscle, is called a myocardial contusion (also called cardiac contusion). In other words, myocardial contusion appears when something hits the chest hard but does not go through the skin. One of the most common causes of […]

A complication of a myocardial infarction (also known as a heart attack) that occurs rarely and most of the time is fatal is called myocardial rupture. Sometimes, surgery can help an affected person survive and live many years. When surgery is not an option, doctors may perform minimally invasive surgery. Moreover, before surgery, doctors may […]

A health condition that causes inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium) is called myocarditis. It often weakens the heart, which negatively affects its function. While it may occur due to a viral infection, some inflammatory disorders may also cause it. However, myocarditis is different from other conditions that cause inflammation because each disorder causes inflammation […]

A type of seizure that causes sharp and uncontrollable muscle movements is called myoclonic seizures. While most of the time, the symptoms are mild, sometimes, they may happen along with severe seizure disorders. Commonly, they happen in childhood, but they may also affect adults. Doctors often prescribe medicines to control the frequency and severity of […]

A chronic (long-term) disorder that negatively affects the muscles and the fascia around them is called myofascial pain syndrome. In people with this syndrome, pressing on trigger points (knots) may cause localized pain. Sometimes, this condition is mistaken for fibromyalgia, but there are different health conditions. Fascia is a connective tissue that covers the muscles, […]

The medical term used to describe disorders that negatively affect skeletal muscles (the muscles that connect to bones) is myopathy. While some people get this condition from their biological parents, it can also be acquired later in life. Usually, people who experience this condition have problems with daily activities, including bathing, combing their hair, standing […]

A health condition in which inflammation occurs in 2 parts of the heart muscle, but mostly in the pericardium (the protective sac around the heart), is called myopericarditis. Usually, people develop this condition due to a viral infection, but medicines may help treat it. However, chronic effects from myopericarditis are not common, but people may […]

A common eye disorder that is mostly diagnosed before the age of 20 is called myopia (also known as nearsightedness). It often negatively affects distance vision (the inability to view objects that are farther away, including a grocery store, road signs, and others). Usually, doctors recommend glasses, contact lenses, or surgery to treat myopia. Furthermore, […]