The middle ear is a space behind the eardrum that contains a group of tiny vibrating bones and one end of the eustachian tube. Most ear infections form in the middle ear. The eustachian tube carries fluid from the middle ear to the throat. Sometimes during a cold, the eustachian tube becomes swollen and fluid is trapped...
Fluid in the space behind the eardrum (middle ear) is called otitis media with effusion. It occurs when a eustachian tube (which connects the throat and middle ear) is blocked. This keeps fluid from draining normally out of the middle ear space and prevents air from entering the middle ear. Fluid in the middle ear may...
What is Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)? Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is an illness that was first found in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and has since spread to other countries. It's caused by a type of coronavirus that can cause a moderate to severe upper respiratory illness such as the common cold. MERS can...
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Midodrine works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels and increasing blood pressure. Midodrine is used to treat low blood pressure (hypotension) that causes severe dizziness or a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out. This medicine is for use only when low blood pressure affects daily life. Midodrine may...
For low blood pressure. Generic Name: Midodrine.
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Midostaurin is used together with other cancer medicines to treat acute myeloid leukemia. Midostaurin is also used to treat certain rare blood disorders, including systemic mastocytosis with mast cell leukemia or other cancers affecting the blood, bone marrow, or lymphatic tissue. Midostaurin may also be used for...
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Rydapt. Generic Name: Midostaurin.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
This medication guide provides information about the Korlym brand of mifepristone. Mifeprex is another brand of mifepristone that is not covered in this medication guide. Korlym is used to treat high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in adults with Cushing's syndrome who also have type 2 diabetes mellitus or glucose...
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Mifeprex blocks the actions of a hormone needed to maintain a pregnancy. Mifeprex is used to end an early pregnancy that is not further along than 70 days (10 weeks) after the first day of your last menstrual period. Mifeprex is used together with another medicine called misoprostol (Cytotec). . Mifeprex is available...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: diabetes, end a pregnancy. Brand Name(s): Korlym. Generic Name: Mifepristone.
For ending a pregnancy. Brand Name(s): Mifeprex. Generic Name: Mifepristone.
Migalastat works by binding to and stabilizing a certain enzyme in the body called alpha-galactosidase A. A deficiency of this enzyme is called Fabry disease. . Migalastat is used to treat Fabry disease in adults. . Migalastat was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on an "accelerated" basis...
For genetic disorder. Brand Name(s): Galafold. Generic Name: Migalastat.
Miglitol delays the digestion of carbohydrates (forms of sugar) in your body. This decreases the amount of sugar that passes into your blood after a meal and prevents periods of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Miglitol is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2...
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For diabetes. Generic Name: Miglitol.
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Gaucher disease is a genetic condition in which the body lacks the enzyme needed to break down certain fatty materials (lipids). Lipids can build up in the body, causing symptoms such as easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, anemia, bone or joint pain, enlarged liver or spleen, or weakened bones that are easily...
A migraine aura is a warning sign of an oncoming migraine headache. An aura develops gradually. It often begins within 30 minutes before a migraine headache starts. But it can also occur during the headache for some people. It causes short-term symptoms like visual disturbances and physical sensations. Not everyone who...
Clear your mind of migraines. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Find your migraine triggers A specialist can help you learn if your diet, environment, or lifestyle helps trigger your migraines. Try magnesium Taking 200 mg of this mineral in a well-absorbed supplement...
Triggers of migraine headaches are different for each person. Triggers include changes in daily routine, foods, hormones, medicines, lights, odors, or other things in the environment. The most common migraine triggers are: Stress (either during a stressful time or right after stress subsides). Menstrual cycle in women...
Symptoms of a migraine can include: Throbbing pain on one side of the head. But you can have pain on both sides. Pain behind one of your eyes. Moderate to very bad pain. The pain may be so bad that you can't do any of your usual activities. Pain that gets worse with routine physical activity. Pain that gets worse when...
Migraines are throbbing headaches that last from 4 to 72 hours, usually on one side of your head. They may be triggered by certain foods or smells. They may cause nausea and vomiting. And light may make the pain worse. Some people have an aura, like seeing wavy lines or flashing lights. This may happen shortly before or...
Discusses possible causes and symptoms of migraine headaches. Covers common warning signs like auras, nausea, and light sensitivity. Discusses tests used to diagnose migraines. Offers home treatment advice and discusses treatment with medicine.
