Paul K. Huddleston

A benign (noncancerous) tumor that appears on the nerve that goes from the inner ear to the brain is called an acoustic neuroma. The nerve is called the vestibular nerve, and it affects balance and hearing. When a person develops an acoustic neuroma, he/she may experience deafness (loss of hearing), ringing in the ear (also […]

The medical term that describes multiple conditions that cause decreased blood flow to the heart is acute coronary syndrome. These include myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and others. While a heart attack (myocardial infarction) happens when the death of the cells causes damage to the heart tissue, unstable angina often occurs when blood flow to the […]

Pain that occurs below the belly button and between the hips and lasts for more than half a year is called chronic pelvic pain. Usually, this condition appears due to multiple factors, or it can be a symptom of other health problems. Usually, to treat chronic pelvic pain caused by another disease, it is enough […]

A complicated condition that causes extreme fatigue for at least 6 months is called chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). The symptoms usually worsen with mental or physical activity and do not improve completely with rest. Healthcare providers do not know the exact cause of CFS but believe multiple factors are involved. Furthermore, […]

An exercise-induced nerve and pain condition that causes swelling, pain, and disability (sometimes) in the negatively affected muscles of the arms or legs is called chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS). While anyone may develop this syndrome, it mostly occurs in young adult runners and athletes who engage in activities that require repetitive impact. Sometimes, this […]

If you cough for at least 8 weeks in adults or 4 weeks in children, it is considered you have a chronic cough. While it may not seem serious, it may cause multiple problems, including extreme tiredness, sleeping problems, vomiting, lightheadedness, and even break a rib. In most cases, this condition occurs due to asthma […]

A liver disease that happens in late pregnancy is called cholestasis of pregnancy or intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. It usually causes intense itching on the hands and feet, but it may also happen on other body parts as well. Moreover, itching occurs without a rash. This condition may make you feel very uncomfortable. However, it […]

A bacterial condition that usually spreads to humans through contaminated water is called cholera. It causes severe diarrhea and dehydration, and left untreated can be fatal within a few hours. While in industrialized countries cholera is eliminated, it continues to exist in Africa, Southeast Asia, and other regions. Moreover, the risk of getting cholera significantly […]

A condition that leads to swelling and inflammation of the spaces inside the head and nose (also known as sinuses) is called chronic sinusitis. Usually, this health condition lasts 12 weeks or longer, despite following treatment. This is a common disease that prevents the mucus from draining, which causes a stuffy nose, breathing problems, and […]

A brain disorder that is usually caused by repeated head injuries is called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). It often causes degeneration (death of the brain’s nerve cells) that worsens over time. The only way to confirm this condition is after death, during the autopsy of the brain. This condition occurs quite rarely, and experts do […]