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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 […]

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, […]