A common health condition in which a heart valve does not close properly is called a leaky heart valve. It causes some blood to leak backward with each heartbeat. While this condition can be mild and does not need treatment, some people may develop moderate or severe regurgitation that requires surgery and medicines to improve […]
A hypothetical condition that nowadays is not recognized as a medical diagnosis and is based on the concept of increased intestinal permeability is called leaky gut syndrome. Most of the time, it happens along with other gastrointestinal diseases. Theoretically, this syndrome is not a symptom of another gastrointestinal disease, but an underlying cause that develops […]
A serious health condition that may affect anyone who is exposed to high levels of lead is called lead poisoning. While this condition is considered a thing of the past, it still causes multiple problems in certain areas of the U.S. and other parts of the world. There are some treatment options that can effectively […]
A health condition in which the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is affected is called a LCL tear. Generally, the LCL is a vital band of tissue that is located on the outside of the knee. Usually, this condition occurs in athletes, and it causes a lot of pain and other symptoms. While some people may […]
A type of allergy that occurs when people have symptoms when they come in contact with natural rubber latex is called latex allergy. It often causes itching, hives, swelling, a runny nose, and watery eyes, but may also cause other symptoms. However, some people may develop a more severe reaction to latex and experience breathing […]
A health condition that happens when a person is infected with the Lassa virus is called Lassa fever. This condition is a type of viral hemorrhagic illness and commonly occurs in West Africa. While most people who develop this condition have mild symptoms (such as fever and headaches), approximately 10% of people have serious illness. […]
A lesser-known type of acid reflux, in which the stomach acid flows back into the throat, is called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Sometimes, this condition is the underlying cause of hoarseness, laryngitis, chronic (long-term) throat clearing, and other symptoms. Moreover, people who develop LPR may not have typical acid reflux symptoms, such as indigestion or heartburn. […]
A health condition, which is a type of voice box disorder in newborns, is called laryngomalacia. It negatively affects the tissues above their voice box, which causes them to fall over the airway. While the most common symptom of laryngomalacia is stridor, it may also cause other symptoms. Mild forms of this condition often go […]
A health condition in which the inflammation negatively affects the larynx, voice box, and related structures is called laryngitis. This condition occurs quite commonly, and it often causes hoarseness and sometimes a loss of voice. Most of the time, laryngitis is not dangerous or long-lasting. Moreover, laryngitis can disappear on its own, but in more […]
A type of cancer that begins to develop in the larynx or voice box is called laryngeal cancer. The most common symptoms include hoarseness, sore throat, and persistent throat. While it is often treated with surgery (such as laryngectomy), doctors may also recommend other cancer treatments (including chemotherapy and radiation therapy). In other words, laryngeal […]
Dr. Paul K. Huddleston is an urologist in Newark, Delaware and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, Newark Health Methodist Hospital Alliance. He received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock and has been in practice between 12-16 years.
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