Category: M

Mosquitoes are winged insects found globally. Only the females bite humans or animals to gather blood for egg production, while males don’t. If someone experiences an intense skin reaction to a mosquito bite, it’s advisable to see a doctor. Beyond just causing skin discomfort, mosquito bites can also spread diseases. The primary disease-carrying mosquitoes come…

A condition where one or more hard, flat spots appear on the skin. While it’s a form of scleroderma, it remains restricted to the skin. Even though it’s benign, it can alter one’s appearance.  

Elevated oil glands on the areola, which is the colored region surrounding the nipple, often become more prominent during pregnancy.  

A blood test for diagnosing infectious mononucleosis is designed to identify specific antibodies, which are proteins the immune system produces to combat infections, associated with this condition.  

Inflammation targeting a solitary joint, leading to pain and stiffness. Typical sources of monoarthritis encompass osteoarthritis, gout, and infection.  

A rare hereditary disorder characterized by the paralysis of both sides of the face stems from the absence or underdevelopment of the sixth and seventh cranial nerves. This condition is congenital, manifesting from birth. Children affected by it exhibit a mask-like facial expression and an inability to fully move their eyes from side to side.…

A contraceptive intrauterine device marketed under the brand name Mirena, which includes the female hormone levonorgestrel (a progestogen). Once inserted into the uterus, the Mirena device consistently releases a minimal dose of the hormone. Replacement is necessary after a duration of five years. Following its insertion, the device might lead to irregular bleeding or slightly…

Medications employed for managing glaucoma, aimed at decreasing intraocular pressure. Miotic drugs, when administered to the eye, prompt the pupil to constrict, facilitating the opening of drainage pathways and the removal of fluid from the front part of the eye. Adverse effects encompass headaches, especially around the eye area, and blurred vision. Well-known miotic medications…

A branded medication for alleviating migraines, comprising caffeine, ergotamine (to alleviate migraine symptoms), and the antihistamine drug cyclizine (to mitigate nausea).  

A branded medication designed to alleviate migraines, consisting of the pain-relieving substances paracetamol and codeine, along with the antiemetic drug buclizine.