Health Conditions Starting With M — Research & Medical Insights

The most aggressive form of skin cancer, originating from melanocytes.

The natural end of menstrual cycles with hormonal shifts causing varied symptoms.

A cluster of conditions — obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol.

Recurrent severe headaches often with nausea, light sensitivity, and visual disturbances.

An autoimmune disease damaging the myelin sheath of nerve fibers in the CNS.

Fluid buildup in the macula causing blurred central vision.

A small break in the macula of the retina causing blurred or distorted central vision.

Impaired absorption of nutrients from the intestines, causing deficiencies and weight loss.

A mosquito-borne parasitic disease causing fever, chills, and potentially fatal complications.

Inability to cause pregnancy due to sperm production or delivery issues.

A rare genetic reaction to certain anesthetics causing muscle breakdown and high fever.

A tear at the junction between esophagus and stomach, often from forceful vomiting.

Deficiencies, imbalances, or excesses of nutrient intake affecting health.

Another name for bipolar disorder with alternating moods of mania and depression.

A genetic connective tissue disorder affecting the heart, eyes, and skeleton.

Inflammation or infection of breast tissue, common during breastfeeding.

Infection of the mastoid bone behind the ear, usually following middle ear infection.

A rare inherited metabolic disorder causing muscle pain and weakness with exercise.

A highly contagious viral illness with fever and rash, preventable by vaccination.

A congenital pouch in the small intestine that can cause bleeding or obstruction.

A newborn breathes meconium into the lungs, causing respiratory distress.

Inflammation of the tissues between the lungs, usually after chest surgery or infection.

A rare form of thyroid cancer that can be inherited.

Thalassemia — an inherited blood disorder causing abnormal hemoglobin.

Anemia with large immature red blood cells from folate or B12 deficiency.

Brown patches on the face, often triggered by pregnancy or sun exposure.

An inner ear disorder causing episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus.

A typically benign tumor arising from the brain and spinal cord linings.

Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord coverings, usually from infection.

A tear in the knee cartilage from twisting injuries.

Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.

Toxic effects from mercury exposure through fish, industrial work, or dental amalgams.

Reduced blood flow to the intestines, causing severe pain and tissue damage.

A rare cancer of the tissue lining organs, typically caused by asbestos exposure.

Pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot from overuse or ill-fitting shoes.

Anemia with abnormally small red blood cells, most often from iron deficiency.

Otitis media — infection behind the eardrum, common in children.

Migraines preceded by visual or sensory warning symptoms.

Tiny white bumps from trapped keratin, most common on the face of newborns.

A common heart valve disorder with bulging leaflets, usually mild.

Blood leaking backward through the mitral valve due to incomplete closure.

Narrowing of the mitral valve, restricting blood flow from the left atrium.

An autoimmune disorder with features of multiple connective tissue diseases.

An abnormal pregnancy where placental tissue overgrows instead of a fetus developing.

A contagious viral skin infection causing small dimpled bumps.

A category of mental disorders characterized by prolonged disturbances in mood.

A controversial condition with skin sensations and fibers, often linked to psychiatric causes.

Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, usually in the first trimester.

Thickening of tissue around a foot nerve causing sharp pain between the toes.

Progressive destruction of motor neurons causing muscle weakness and paralysis.

A staph infection resistant to many antibiotics, causing skin and deeper infections.

A group of inherited metabolic disorders causing buildup of complex sugars in tissues.

Inherited syndromes causing tumors in multiple endocrine glands.

A blood cancer of plasma cells affecting bones, blood counts, and kidney function.

A rare progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement and autonomic function.

A viral infection causing salivary gland swelling, preventable by vaccination.

A group of genetic diseases causing progressive muscle weakness.

An autoimmune disease causing fluctuating muscle weakness, especially with activity.

A mild form of pneumonia sometimes called walking pneumonia.

A group of bone marrow disorders affecting blood cell production.

A benign breast condition where milk ducts widen and their walls thicken, common near menopause.

A rare bone marrow cancer disrupting normal blood cell production with scar tissue.