Marble pickups

Put some marbles, dice, or small smooth rocks on the floor next to a cup. Sit in a chair, and use the toes of your affected foot to lift up one item from the floor. Then try to put the item in the cup. Repeat 8 to 12 times. It's a good idea to repeat these steps with your other foot.

Marching in place

Stand next to a chair or counter. You can use this for support if you begin to fall. You can also stand with your back to a corner and use the walls if you need support. Stand with your feet slightly apart (as you normally stand) and your arms at your side. March in place, lifting each knee high toward the ceiling. Do...

Marfan syndrome

Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that causes problems in the connective tissues of the blood vessels, heart, and eyes, and affects the muscles, ligaments, bones, and tendons. People with Marfan syndrome tend to be tall and thin with long arms, legs, fingers, and toes. Marfan syndrome may cause heart or aorta...

margetuximab

Margetuximab is used in combination with other cancer drugs to treat HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). . Margetuximab is for use in people who have received at least two prior chemotherapy treatments for HER2-positive breast cancer. Your doctor will test to make sure...

Margetuximab-Cmkb

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

maribavir

Maribavir is an antiviral medicine used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in people 12 years and older weighing at least 77 lbs (35 kg) who have received an organ transplant. . This medicine is used when an infection or disease does not respond to treatment with ganciclovir, valganciclovir, cidofovir or...

Marijuana

What is marijuana? Marijuana (cannabis) is a drug that's made up of the leaves, flowers, and buds of the cannabis plant. People may use marijuana for medical or recreational reasons. The two most active chemicals in marijuana are THC and CBD. THC can make you feel "high." CBD can help you feel relaxed without the...

Marine Stings and Scrapes

Briefly discusses the types of marine stings and scrapes and the reactions that can occur. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Marine Toxins

Marine toxins are chemicals and bacteria that can contaminate certain types of seafood. Eating the seafood may result in food poisoning. The seafood may look, smell, and taste normal. There are five common types of marine toxins, and they all cause different symptoms. Food poisoning through marine toxins is rare. Marine...

Marshmallow

Botanical names: Althea officinalis How It Works Mucilage, made up of large carbohydrate (sugar) molecules, is thought to be the active constituent in marshmallow. This smooth, slippery substance is believed to soothe and protect irritated mucous membranes. Marshmallow has primarily been used as a traditional herbal...

Martha's Story: A Voice for Recovery

Over coffee, Martha explains how severe depression left her wanting to end her life and unable to have normal conversations with people. "I woke up every day with suicide on my mind, and I went to bed with suicide on my mind," Martha says. Nearly broke, and without health insurance, she says her life became a "dark maze...

Marvin's Story: Coping After the Hurricane

The hurricane still haunts Marvin. He and his wife, daughter, and four grandkids huddled on a neighbor's roof as floodwaters from the storm surges swirled around them. Lashed by wind and debris, they survived by hooking themselves to a rooftop exhaust vent. "The water just kept rising," he said, beginning to cry. "The...

Massage Therapy

Massage is rubbing the soft tissues of the body, such as the muscles. Therapists usually apply pressure with their hands but sometimes with the forearms, elbows, and feet. There are at least 80 types of massage. Some are gentle. Some are intense. Types of massage There are at least 80 different types of massage. Some...

Massage Therapy During Pregnancy

A family member or friend could give you a massage. Or you could get a professional massage. In either case, there are things you can do to help make sure that the massage is safe. If you get a professional massage, tell your massage therapist that you are pregnant. Be sure that your massage therapist has special...

Mastalgia

Mastalgia is severe breast pain that may come and go with monthly periods (cyclical) or may not follow any pattern (noncyclical). Breast pain can get worse with changes in a woman's hormone levels and may be affected by stress.

Mastectomy

A mastectomy is surgery to remove a whole breast. It is used to treat breast cancer. A total (or simple) mastectomy removes only the breast. Other types of mastectomy may involve removing the breast plus nearby tissues, such as lymph nodes under the arm. This may be needed if cancer has spread to these areas. In some...

Mastectomy

Mastectomy is surgery to remove the whole breast, including nipple, areola, and skin. The cut (incision) to remove the breast tissue can be made in several ways.

Mastectomy

A mastectomy is the removal of the entire breast. This is called total or simple mastectomy. In a modified radical mastectomy, the breast is removed along with the lymph nodes under the arm.

Master List of Medicines

List each medicine that you take. Be sure to include over-the-counter medicines, herbs, vitamins, and other natural health products. Use this as a guide when you fill out the chart. Medicine names. Include both the brand name and the generic name for all prescription medicines, even those prescribed by another doctor...

Mastitis (breast inflammation)

Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast that occurs most commonly in breastfeeding women; it can be related to tissue injury, infection, or both. Breastfeeding mastitis is typically caused by bacteria that enter the breast through a cracked or sore nipple. Signs of infection may include: Increased pain, swelling...

Mastitis (Inflammation of the Breast)

Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast that is most often related to breastfeeding. With mastitis, redness is usually seen in only one section of the breast.

Mastitis While Breastfeeding

What is mastitis? Mastitis is a breast inflammation sometimes caused by infection. It can happen at any time. But it's most common during the first 6 months of breastfeeding (sometimes called chestfeeding). It is especially common during the baby's first 2 months. After 2 months, the baby's feeding patterns become more...

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