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A health condition in which a person wakes up in fear during the night is called a nocturnal panic attack. When it occurs, you may experience breathing problems and have fast heartbeats. Usually, people with panic attacks or panic disorders are more prone to nocturnal panic attacks. In most cases, doctors recommend CBT (cognitive behavioral […]

A condition that causes you to wake up more than once during nighttime to urinate is called nocturia. Possible causes may include drinking too much fluid before bedtime, sleep disorders, and bladder obstruction. Doctors often recommend restricting fluids and medicines to reduce symptoms of an overactive bladder. Sometimes, this condition is called nocturnal urinary frequency. […]

An infection caused by Nocardia bacterium is called nocardiosis. It often enters the body through cracks or cut skin or through air droplets. Sometimes, it may spread to other parts of the body, and it often causes the following symptoms. For example, shortness of breath (dyspnea), chest pain, skin ulcers, cough, and others. The risk […]

A virus that spreads primarily through fruit bats and causes severe symptoms (including death) is called the Nipah virus (NiV). Infection with this virus commonly occurs in Asia, mainly in Bangladesh and India. Unfortunately, there is no medicine or vaccine for this virus. This virus can also spread between animals and people (also called a […]

A health condition in which you partially wake up and experience fear and panic symptoms, it is known as a night terror. Sometimes, people may scream, get out of bed, or move around violently. Most people who experience night terrors go back to sleep when the episode is over. However, you will not remember what […]

A health condition in which a person wakes up at night to eat is called night eating syndrome (NES). In some cases, it can be difficult to fall asleep unless your stomach is full. Therefore, these sleep disturbances may negatively affect your daily routine and mental health. To treat this condition, doctors often recommend dietary […]

This is a genetic disorder that negatively affects the bones, skin, and endocrine system. It is called McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS), and it can cause café-au-lait skin pigmentation, scar tissue on the bones (also known as fibrous dysplasia), and irregular function of the hormone-producing glands. With early diagnosis and proper treatment, people can live a normal […]

A rare genetic condition that causes you to get easily tired during physical activity is called McArdle disease. It also causes muscle-related symptoms and cannot be cured. However, doctors may help manage it with specific types of physical activity and dietary changes. In other words, McArdle disease is an inherited disorder that negatively affects the […]

An inherited metabolic disorder that negatively affects the body’s ability to convert certain fats into energy is called MCAD (medium-chain-coenzyme A dehydrogenase) deficiency. The symptoms usually appear after a long period of fasting (without eating). They often include tiredness, nausea, low blood sugar, and others. Physicians usually treat MCAD deficiency with frequent meals and a […]

A type of stroke that blocks the middle cerebral artery in the brain is called a middle cerebral artery (MCA) stroke. In general, this type of stroke is ischemic (caused by blood clots). It is also considered a medical emergency, and you should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room (ER) if you […]