A health condition in which the blood vessels that supply the brain and head (carotid arteries) become clogged with fatty deposits (also called plaques) is called carotid artery disease. People who experience this condition have an increased risk of developing strokes, which is a medical emergency. A stroke happens when the blood supply to the […]
One of the most common hand diseases that occurs due to pressure on the nerve (known as the median nerve) in the carpal tunnel of the wrist is called carpal tunnel syndrome. However, a narrow passageway surrounded by ligaments and bones on the palm side of the hand is called carpal tunnel. People with this […]
A dangerous bacterial infection that often negatively affects the mucous membrane of the throat and nose is called diphtheria. This condition occurs very rarely in the U.S. due to massive vaccination against the disease. In any case, there are a lot of countries with limited health resources or vaccinations that still have many cases of […]
Mental health problems in which a loss of connection between memories, feelings, surroundings, behavior, thoughts, and identity occur are called dissociative disorders. Therefore, these conditions cause escape from reality in unwanted and unhealthy ways. Usually, dissociative disorders interact with daily routines. Generally, these disorders appear as a reaction to painful, shocking, or distressing life events […]
Inflammation and irregular bulging pouches that occur in the large intestine wall are caused by a condition called diverticulitis. In normal circumstances, the large bowel (also known as the colon) wall is smooth. If a bulging and irregular pouch occurs in the wall of the colon, it is called a diverticulum. However, when multiple pouches […]
A reaction of the immune system to a medicine is called a drug allergy. While any supplement, herbal product, over-the-counter (OTC) medicine, and prescription medicine can trigger a drug allergy, it usually occurs with specific medicines only. Rash, fever, and hives are the most common drug allergy symptoms. However, this condition may cause serious health […]
A learning disorder that involves reading problems caused by an inability to identify speech sounds and learn how these relate to words and letters is called dyslexia. In some cases, this condition is called a reading disability. The cause of this condition is certain differences in the brain areas responsible for language processing. However, this […]
A health condition that causes painful sexual intercourse is called dyspareunia. There are multiple causes of this condition, from structural problems to psychological ones. Furthermore, many people experience this condition at least once in their lives. This condition causes recurrent or long-lasting genital pain that happens before, during, or after sexual activity. If you experience […]
A medical term for swallowing problems is dysphagia. However, it may be a painful condition, and sometimes, people cannot swallow at all. Commonly, difficulty swallowing that happens sometimes is not a cause for concern. It usually occurs when you eat too fast or do not chew the food well. In any case, dysphagia is a […]
A cancer type of the white blood cells is called hairy cell leukemia. These blood cells help the body fight against germs. While there are several different types of white blood cells, this cancer type negatively affects B cells, also called B lymphocytes. When hairy cell leukemia happens, the body begins to produce too many […]
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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