A type of angina (chest pain) that occurs when the heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen-rich blood is called unstable angina. Usually, people develop this condition due to a blockage in the coronary artery. In general, this is considered a medical emergency, and without treatment, it may lead to myocardial infarction (heart attack) and […]
A genetic disorder that causes specific cells to reproduce too quickly is called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). When these abnormal cells become too numerous, they can form noncancerous tumors in any part of the body. If the tumor becomes large enough, it may put pressure on nearby healthy tissue and cause symptoms. The severity of […]
A highly infectious disease caused by a bacterium called F. tularensis is called Tularemia. This bacteria can pass to humans through bug bites, infected animals, contaminated food or water, and inhaling the particles of bacteria from the air. While this condition can affect the skin and eyes, it may also impact the lungs, intestines, and […]
A health condition in which the valve between the right atrium and right ventricle leaks (regurgitation), becomes stiff or narrowed (stenosis), or is not formed properly at birth is called Tricuspid valve disease. Without treatment, it may lead to serious damage to the heart muscle. Physicians often recommend medicines or surgery to treat this disorder. […]
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a parasite called Trichomonas is called trichomoniasis (trich). It is a common STI that often does not cause any symptoms. Fortunately, trichomoniasis is a curable condition, and doctors treat it with antibiotics. This STI usually spreads to other people during sexual intercourse through semen or vaginal fluids. It […]
A rare neurological disorder that causes inflammation of the spinal cord is called transverse myelitis (TM). In most cases, people who develop this condition notice that symptoms appear suddenly. These include muscle weakness, bladder dysfunction, and pain. In general, there are a lot of factors that may cause this condition. Sometimes, people recover completely from […]
A common health condition in which the tonsils become infected is called tonsillitis. Sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes are the most common symptoms of this disorder. The treatment is often different among people because it depends on the underlying condition, such as a viral or bacterial infection. Most people notice improvements within 7 […]
Sometimes, people may develop tongue problems. These include a tongue that is painful, enlarged, swollen, or has an unusual color, such as white, yellow, brown, or black. While there are some congenital (present at birth) conditions (including inflammation, infections, and other conditions) that may cause problems with this muscle, problems with the tongue may sometimes […]
A serious health condition in which one or more blood clots develop in the blood vessels or heart is called thrombosis. These blood clots can reduce or even block blood flow to multiple structures and organs in the body. Moreover, a blood clot may break and travel to other parts of the body and get […]
A rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that begins in the T lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) is called T-cell lymphoma. In general, there are multiple forms of this type of cancer. Physicians usually prescribe different treatments for people with T-cell lymphomas because it depends on several factors. For example, the type and severity […]
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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