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The medical term used to describe an enlarged brain size is megalencephaly (also known as macroencephaly). While this condition may occur on its own, sometimes, people develop due to certain genetic conditions. Usually, children who experience megalencephaly have the following symptoms. These include seizures and developmental delays. Unfortunately, there is no way to cure this […]

A health condition that causes inflammation in the mediastinum (the part of the chest between the lungs that contains the heart and other organs) is called mediastinitis. This disease can be acute (sudden) or chronic (long-term). Typically, acute mediastinitis occurs due to complications from a median sternotomy or an esophageal tear. While people often experience […]

The medical term used to describe extremely thick meconium blocks in the last part of the baby’s small intestine (the ileum) is meconium ileus. Usually, this condition is a complication of cystic fibrosis, but it may also occur due to other causes. Doctors diagnose it by performing imaging tests. To treat this condition, physicians use […]

A health condition in which a newborn breathes in a sticky substance known as meconium just before or during birth is called meconium aspiration syndrome. It may cause breathing problems and respiratory distress. In general, it is rare for this condition to cause chronic complications or serious health problems. Usually, early diagnosis and proper treatment […]

A highly contagious infection that occurs due to a virus, and without treatment, can cause life-threatening complications, is called measles (also known as rubeola). People who develop it often experience a high fever, rash, cough, and red eyes. One way to prevent this disease is the measles vaccine. Furthermore, before it was a part of […]

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 […]