A group of health conditions that negatively affect the bone mass, bone turnover, and bone growth is called metabolic bone disease. Normally, the bones grow and change constantly throughout our lives. Usually, new bone cells replace old ones every 10 years or so. Commonly, people develop metabolic bone disease due to mineral imbalances (such as […]
A health condition in which acids begin to build up in the body is called metabolic acidosis. It often occurs due to untreated diabetes, the loss of bicarbonate in the body, and certain kidney diseases. Those who develop it may experience fast heartbeats, confusion, and extreme tiredness (fatigue). Doctors often treat it with Sodium bicarbonate, […]
A rare health condition that researchers continue to study is called mesenteric panniculitis. It causes long-term (chronic) inflammation in connective tissue in the abdomen (also known as mesentery tissue). People who develop it often experience scarring of the tissues in the abdominal cavity. Unfortunately, there is no way to cure it because doctors do not […]
A health condition in which the lymph nodes located in the abdominal area (belly) become inflamed (swollen) is called mesenteric lymphadenitis. People who develop it often experience pain and tenderness in the abdomen, nausea, and diarrhea. Fortunately, there are options to treat this condition. In most cases, doctors recommend rest and pain relievers. In some […]
An uncommon but serious health condition that negatively affects the digestive system and occurs due to a blockage or circulatory problem is called mesenteric ischemia. It may occur suddenly (acute) or over time (chronic). When a person develops an acute mesenteric ischemia, it is often difficult to diagnose and can be life-threatening. In people with […]
A rare type of skin cancer that can be life-threatening if it is not found in the early stages is called Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). This cancer is often aggressive, which means it grows quickly and may spread to nearby tissues and organs. In most cases, it spreads to nearby lymph nodes, and it affects […]
A health condition that occurs due to prolonged exposure to mercury is called mercury poisoning. This is a type of elemental metal found in the Earth’s crust that is toxic to humans. In most cases, people develop this condition due to eating too much seafood that contains this metal. Immediately contact poison control at 1-800-222-1222 […]
A health condition in which a person experiences headaches (a type of migraine) that occur before or during the menstrual period is called menstrual migraines. The symptoms a woman has during this period are more severe than a traditional headache. It causes throbbing or pulsing head pain, increased sensitivity to light, and nausea. Fortunately, there […]
A common disorder among females that causes long-lasting bleeding (more than 7 days) and also involves bleeding more than is typical during menstruation is called menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding). Usually, the following things indicate menorrhagia. For example: Menstruation lasts more than 7 days in a row Heavy bleeding that causes you to change your pad […]
A health condition in which a woman experiences bleeding between monthly periods, prolonged bleeding, or an extremely heavy period is called menometrorrhagia (abnormal uterine bleeding). It often occurs due to fibroids, cysts, hormonal changes, and cancer (rarely). Doctors often treat this condition with medicines or surgery. In other words, menometrorrhagia occurs when a female experiences […]
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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