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A health condition in which a person experiences fast and uncontrollable eye movements is called nystagmus. Symptoms may occur when your eyes move up or down, side to side, or in a circular motion. Some people are born with this condition (congenital nystagmus), but it may be acquired later in life (acquired nystagmus). Usually, doctors […]

A health condition in which compression of the left renal (kidney) vein occurs is called nutcracker syndrome. It often happens between the abdominal aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. While the most common symptoms are blood in the urine (also known as hematuria) and flank pain, it may also cause other symptoms. Doctors often treat […]

The medical term that describes the situation in which the umbilical cord is wrapped around the fetus’s neck is a nuchal cord. It rarely causes complications, so healthcare providers can safely slip the cord over the baby’s head during delivery. The umbilical cord is a long and flexible tube-like structure that connects the placenta to […]

A bacterial infection of the lungs caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) is called NTM lung disease. People with weakened immune systems, chronic (long-term) lung disorders (such as bronchiectasis) are more likely to develop NTM lung disease. Sometimes, this infection is quite difficult to treat, and it requires a long period of antibiotics. Generally, these bacteria […]

A health condition that is a type of myocardial infarction (heart attack) and occurs due to a partial blockage of the coronary artery is called NSTEMI. This condition reduces blood flow to the heart and can quickly cause heart damage. In general, NSTEMI is considered a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Otherwise, it may […]

Infections that you can get at a medical facility while getting treatment for another disease are called nosocomial infections (also known as healthcare-associated infections or hospital-acquired infections, or HAIs). Usually, an HAI occurs after a medical or surgical procedure that can be mild to life-threatening. In most cases, people avoid most nosocomial infections with diligent […]

A health condition in which a person experiences intense fear of hospitals is called nosocomephobia. This type of phobia may prevent you from getting proper medical care or stop you from visiting loved ones. Sometimes, nosocomephobia may be related to other fears (such as germs, disease, blood, or needles). Furthermore, this disorder is a specific […]

A nosebleed, also known as epistaxis, occurs when you lose blood from the tissue that lines the inside of the nose. Sometimes, nosebleeds may occur due to dry air. Usually, this condition does not cause serious health problems, and it is easy to treat. In most cases, people have a nosebleed only in one nostril, […]

A very common infection that causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which is caused by a group of viruses called norovirus. Usually, people experience symptoms similar to the stomach flu, but they have a different cause. Moreover, this is a very contagious virus that easily spreads through close contact, contaminated food, or surfaces. In other words, […]

A group of wounds and conditions caused by Mycobacterium bacteria is called nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections. The exceptions are bacteria that cause tuberculosis and leprosy (Hansen’s disease). NTM infections often affect the lungs, skin, bones, lymph nodes, and other organs in the body. One of the most common causes of these infections is M. avium […]