A medical condition that includes Cowden syndrome and Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome (BRRS) is known as PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome (PHTS). In people with this syndrome, specific abnormal genes cause uncontrolled cell growth. That’s why it leads to benign (noncancerous) tumors, unusual skin growths, and an increased risk of cancer. In other words, PHTS refers to a […]
A health condition in which anything that stress can cause or worsen is called a psychosomatic disorder. In general, stress affects our bodies in multiple ways and may cause certain disorders (from heart disease to eczema). Usually, managing stress can treat this disorder. Most people develop it when mental stress and distress cause or make […]
A health condition that causes attacks similar to epilepsy-related seizures is called functional seizures (FS) or psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES). It occurs due to psychological distress, but not from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Usually, this disorder is managed with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Furthermore, the effects of PNES are very similar to seizures […]
A health condition in which pain occurs in the hips, lower back, buttocks, and groin is called Psoas syndrome. Usually, it is difficult to tell what is causing pain because there are multiple muscles in the areas listed above. If the pain does not go away within 2-3 weeks, you should visit a doctor, especially […]
A genetic condition that occurs very rarely and causes certain parts of the body to overgrow is called Proteus syndrome. It negatively affects the bones, tissues, organs, skin, and other parts of the body. Moreover, healthcare providers have identified that a mutation in the AKT1 gene causes this disorder. In normal circumstances, this gene helps […]
A condition in which a person has high protein levels in the urine is called proteinuria. While it can occur due to harmless causes (such as heavy exercise or dehydration), it may also occur due to more serious health problems, including immune disorders, kidney disease, and others. Typically, treatment varies among individuals because it depends […]
A noncancerous (benign) tumor that produces excessive Prolactin is called a prolactinoma. It usually causes infertility, irregular or lack menstrual periods, and milky nipple discharge. However, this benign tumor is often treatable with medicines or surgery. This tumor grows in the pituitary gland, and it increases the production of Prolactin. While this is an essential […]
A group of rare, terminal (end-stage) neurodegenerative diseases that occur when specific proteins in the brain turn into abnormal proteins known as prions is called prion disease. This condition causes significant damage to the brain that may lead to dementia. The treatment goal is to reduce the symptoms and improve your quality of life. They […]
This is a rare type of cancer that develops in a layer of tissue lining the abdominal area (the peritoneum). It is called primary peritoneal cancer, and in the early stage usually does not cause any symptoms. That’s why most people with this condition are diagnosed in advanced stages. The primary treatment for this type […]
A long-term (chronic) and progressive disorder in which inflammation causes damage to the bile ducts that go through the liver is called primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). If the bile ducts do not work properly, the bile may flow backward in the liver, causing damage to the liver. While with medicines you can delay or prevent […]
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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