An autoimmune disease that negatively affects the thyroid gland is called Hashimoto’s disease. An organ that is located at the base of the neck, below the Adam’s apple, is called the thyroid. It produces essential hormones that help the body to function properly. This condition occurs due to an immune system response, in which antibodies […]
A condition that causes reduced blood flow to a part of the large bowel (colon) is called ischemic colitis. Reduced blood flow to the colon leads to decreased oxygen to the intestinal cells, which results in damage and swelling of the bowel tissues. Moreover, decreased blood flow may also cause narrowing of the blood vessels, […]
This is a colon (large intestine) condition that causes swelling (inflammation) and irritation of the intestine. The most common symptom of microscopic colitis is watery diarrhea. The name of the condition comes from the colon tissue seen under the microscope. However, large intestine tissue usually appears typical on examinations with a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy. […]
A condition of the bile ducts in which inflammation causes scars within the bile ducts is called primary sclerosing cholangitis. These ducts carry the digestive liquid (bile) from the liver to the small bowel. Scars that appear due to inflammation may narrow the ducts and make it difficult for bile to flow. Over time, this […]
An abnormal growth of cells in or around the spinal cord is a condition called a spinal cord tumor. The spinal cord goes from the brain and extends downward. It is produced by nerve cells that carry signals between the body’s organs and structures and the brain. Furthermore, the spinal cord is surrounded by bones […]
An inherited blood disorder that causes the body to have decreased hemoglobin is called thalassemia. The chemical that helps red blood cells carry oxygen is called hemoglobin. People with thalassemia usually experience extreme tiredness (fatigue) and anemia (low red blood cell count). Those who have a mild form of thalassemia may not need treatment. In […]
A type of chronic (long-term) discomfort or pain that occurs near the outer part of the woman’s genitals (vulva) is called vulvodynia. This condition usually lasts at least 3 months, and often it is not possible to determine the exact cause. Commonly, burning, irritation, or pain linked with this condition makes you feel uncomfortable when […]
A rare type of kidney cancer that primarily affects children is called Wilms tumor (also called nephroblastoma). It is the most common kidney cancer that happens in children. While it usually appears between 3 to 4 years, sometimes, it may occur after age 5, but less commonly. However, older children and even adults may also […]
A health condition in which the lower part of the aorta (the body’s main artery) becomes enlarged is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The primary artery of the body starts from the heart and moves through the center of the chest and the abdominal (belly) region. Moreover, it is the largest blood vessel in the […]
This is a condition in which brief and sudden lapses of consciousness happen. It is called an absence seizure and mostly occurs in children rather than adults. Children with this seizure type may stare blankly into space for several seconds. Thereafter, he/she returns quickly to be alert. Usually, this condition does not cause physical injuries, […]
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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