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Midfacial Hypoplasia
Midface hypoplasia describes a situation in which the upper jaw, cheekbones and eye sockets have not grown as much as the rest of the face. Because of this, the eyes can seem large, appearing bulgy or “bug-eyed.” ...
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Migraine Headaches
This often severe, throbbing type of headache is different from other types of headaches in that symptoms other than pain occur with the headache. Nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, sensitivity to light (photophobia), and other visual disturbances are common migraine symptoms. A migraine headache may last ...
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Miscarriage
Miscarriage is a pregnancy loss in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. About 1 in 10 women will miscarry in the first trimester (first 13 weeks of pregnancy). There are different types of miscarriage. ...
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Mismanaged Breastfeeding
Sometimes, a breastfed baby will gain weight more slowly than he or she should. This could be because the mother isn't making enough milk, the baby can't get enough milk out of the breast, or the baby has a medical problem. Your baby's healthcare provider ...
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse often does not cause symptoms. Because of this, it is often not diagnosed until adulthood. If a child is diagnosed, it is important to know the symptoms of mitral valve prolapse in order to distinguish them from signs of more serious heart ...
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
The mitral valve is on the left side of the heart. It lets blood flow from the upper to the lower heart chamber. Mitral valve regurgitation is diagnosed when the mitral valve in the heart does not close well, which causes blood to leak back ...
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Mitral Valve Stenosis
In mitral valve stenosis, also known as mitral stenosis, the mitral valve opening is narrowed. This means that not enough blood can flow through it, which can lead to a variety of issues, including fatigue, blood clots, and heart failure. ...
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Mobius Syndrome
Möbius (also referred to as Moebius) syndrome is a complex condition in which there is absence of facial expression and the ability to look laterally (away from the nose), usually affecting both sides of the face. ...
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Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin disease that causes small pink or skin-colored bumps on your child’s skin. It is not harmful and usually does not have any other symptoms. ...
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Mononucleosis
Infectious mononucleosis is a contagious illness. Mono is most often spread by contact with infected spit (saliva). But it can also be spread through blood or other body fluids. ...