A type of heart rhythm disorder that affects the heart’s sinus node (also known as the natural pacemaker), which controls heartbeats, is called sick sinus syndrome. It causes slow heartbeats, pauses, or irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). This syndrome is considered uncommon, but the risk of developing elevates with aging. People with sick sinus syndrome are […]
Certain injuries to the skin and tissue below caused by prolonged pressure on them are called pressure ulcers. In most cases, this condition appears on the skin that covers bony areas of the body. These include ankles, hips, heels, and tailbone. Sometimes, pressure ulcers are called bed sores, pressure injuries, or decubitus ulcers. Usually, those […]
Fluid-filled sacs that appear on the surface of an ovary are called ovarian cysts. Normally, a woman has two ovaries that are located on each side of the uterus. The average size and shape of an ovary are very similar to an almond. The eggs that are produced and released during childbearing years are also […]
Osteomyelitis is an infection that negatively affects one or more bones. In most cases, the infection reaches the bone through the bloodstream or may form near the infected tissue. People may also experience osteomyelitis due to an injury that allows bacteria and other germs to reach the bone. The risk of developing osteomyelitis increases significantly […]
A health condition in which urine passes without intending during sleep is called bed-wetting, nighttime incontinence, or nocturnal enuresis. In most cases, it happens in children under 7 years old. It is recommended not to get upset if your child wets the bed, especially before the age of 7, because it does not indicate a […]
A condition that causes numbness, tingling, and burning pain in the outer thigh is called meralgia paresthetica. It often occurs due to compression of the nerve that provides feeling to the thigh’s skin. Sometimes, this condition is called lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment. There are multiple causes of this condition, including tight clothes, obesity (excessive […]
A condition in which the breast tissue becomes red and swollen (also called inflammation) is called mastitis. It is often caused by an infection. Some people with mastitis may experience breast pain, warmth, fever, and chills. Commonly, this breast condition occurs in women who are breastfeeding (lactation mastitis). However, mastitis may happen in people who […]
A health condition in which one or more small fluid-filled sacs appear near the knee joint and cause inflammation is called knee bursitis. The name of this condition comes from these sacs (bursae). This condition decreased friction and cushion pressure between the tendons and bones, muscles, and skin near the affected joint. These fluid-filled sacs […]
A health condition that causes hair loss, either on the scalp or the whole body, is called hair loss (also known as alopecia). It often occurs due to hormonal changes, heredity, certain health conditions, or a normal part of aging. While anyone may develop this condition, it is mostly diagnosed in men. You may hear […]
The medical term for bladder inflammation is cystitis. When a part of the body becomes swollen and hot, it is known as inflammation. Sometimes, this condition can be painful. In most cases, this condition happens due to a bacterial infection (a urinary tract infection). Generally, a bladder infection is painful and, without treatment, can become […]
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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