Health Conditions

Memory loss

Memory loss, also called amnesia, happens when a person loses the ability to remember information and events they would normally be able to recall.

Meniere's disease

Mnire's disease is a rare disorder that affects the inner ear. It can cause Vertigo , tinnitus , hearing loss , and a feeling of pressure deep inside the ear.

Meningitis

Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges).

Menopause

The menopause is when a woman stops having Periods and is no longer able toget pregnant naturally.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the lining that covers the outer surface of some of the body's organs. It's usually linked to asbestos exposure.

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is the medical term for a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.

Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia is the name for pain in the ball of the foot.

Middle ear infection

Otitis media is aninfectionof the middle ear that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) and a build-up of fluid behind the eardrum.

Migraine

A migraine is usually a moderate or severe headache felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Many people also have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and increased sensitiv…

Milk intolerance

Lactose intolerance is a common digestive problem where the body is unable to digest lactose, a type of sugar mainly found in milk and dairy products.

Miscarriage

A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks.

Mobile phone safety

Around 93% of adults in the UK own or use a mobile phone, and they're an essential part of many people's lives. There have been concernsthat the radio waves they produce and receiv…

Moles

Moles are small coloured spots on the skinmade up ofcells called melanocytes, which produce the colour (pigment) in your skin.

Molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a viral infection that affects the skin. It most commonly affects children, although it can occur at any age.

Mononucleosis

Glandular fever is a type of viral infection that mostly affects young adults.

Morton's neuroma

Morton's neuroma is a painful foot condition that affects one of the nerves between the toes. It's also known as Morton's Metatarsalgia or interdigital neuroma.

Mountain sickness

Altitude sickness is a common condition that can occur when you climb to a high altitude too quickly.

Mountain sickness

Mouth ulcers

Mouth ulcers are painful sores that appear in the mouth. Although they're uncomfortable, theyre usually harmless and most clear up by themselves within a week or two.

MRI scan

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.

MRSA infection

MRSA is a type of bacteria that is resistant to a number of widely used antibiotics. This means MRSA infections can be more difficult to treat than other bacterial infections.

Mucositis

Mucositis is a condition characterised by pain and inflammation of thebody's mucous membrane.

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition which can affect the brain and/or spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movemen…

Multiple system atrophy

Multiple system atrophy is a disease of the nervous system that leads to premature death. It resultsin parts of the brain and spinal cord gradually becoming more damaged over time.