A rare blood disorder that is caused when the body produces abnormal mast cells that multiply is called systemic mastocytosis. In normal circumstances, mast cells help defend the body against intruders (such as allergens). In people with this disorder, the body makes too many of these cells, which leads to a continuous allergic response. Furthermore, […]
A condition that causes swelling in the synovial membrane that lines some joints is called synovitis. This condition occurs commonly in people with arthritis. Commonly, doctors treat this condition with treatments based on which joint is affected and the severity of the symptoms. Generally, any joint in the body has a synovial membrane that can […]
A complication of a severe form of conjunctivitis is called symblepharon. Conjunctivitis is a disorder that causes inflammation of the surface of the eye. However, the conjunctiva is a membrane that lines the whites of the eyes and the insides of the eyelids. This complication of conjunctivitis is an adhesion between these two layers. In […]
A health condition in which bleeding occurs below one of the thin layers that cover and protect the brain is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). In general, this condition is a medical emergency that needs immediate treatment. Commonly, it is caused by head trauma or a ruptured brain aneurysm. The most common symptom of SAH […]
An autoimmune disorder that negatively affects the skin of the neck, shoulders, arms, back, and chest is called subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE). Usually, it causes red and ring-shaped sores and rashes that do not itch or scar, but may leave skin discoloration once they disappear. Unfortunately, this condition cannot be cured, but there are […]
A health condition in which the muscles used for speaking twitch or move uncontrollably while you talk is called stuttering. It disrupts the flow of the speech and causes pauses or unintended sounds and word-stuttering. In most cases, stuttering occurs in children, but it may also occur at any age. However, this is a treatable […]
The medical term that refers to multiple health conditions that negatively affect your heart’s valves, walls, chambers, or muscles is called structural heart disease. For example, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, and heart valve disease. While structural heart diseases can be present at birth (congenital), they may also develop later in life. Furthermore, not everyone who […]
A parasitic infection that lives in contaminated soil and infects you through the skin is called strongyloidiasis. It is caused by a parasitic worm called Strongyloides. Sometimes, this infection can become chronic and last for years. People with weakened immune systems who get this infection may experience serious and even life-threatening complications. In some cases, […]
A rare genetic disorder that causes low birth weight and multiple severe physical abnormalities is called Russell-Silver syndrome (RSS). It occurs due to a mutation (change) in the genes that control growth. Usually, this condition is diagnosed through genetic tests and clinical examination. In general, the prognosis for this disorder is positive. However, this condition […]
Certain parasites that cause infections with diarrhea and fever are called roundworms. The types of roundworms that often infect humans include pinworms and ascariasis. Usually, these infections come from traveling to countries with poor sanitation and hygiene. However, children can get these infections in the U.S. too. In most cases, these parasitic infections are treated […]
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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