A rare hereditary disease that increases the risk of developing cancer is called Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS). Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent it, but with early and consistent cancer screenings and treatment, you can reduce the impact of the disease. In other words, Li-Fraumeni syndrome is a genetic disorder that increases your and your […]
A chronic (long-term) inflammatory disorder that negatively affects the skin on the genitals is called lichen sclerosus. Experts do not fully understand what exactly causes this condition, but they think it is an autoimmune disorder. Doctors usually recommend topical medicines, light therapy, immunosuppressants, and circumcision to treat this disorder. Most of the time, lichen sclerosus […]
A disease that causes inflammation of the skin is called lichen planus. The primary symptoms are usually a rash that may appear on the arms, legs, scalp, nails, and genital area. While most of the time, this condition disappears without treatment, in some cases, people may need some options to relieve the symptoms (such as […]
A sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by a bacterium called chlamydia trachomati and causes fluid-filled blisters on the genitals is called lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV). Without treatment, LGV may lead to serious complications. Commonly, doctors prescribe antibiotics to treat this STD. When the disease advances, it may also cause painful and swollen lymph nodes […]
A group of rare muscular dystrophies that negatively affect the muscles in the shoulders, upper arms, hips, and upper legs is called limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD). Moreover, this condition has multiple subtypes based on which gene mutates. This condition cannot be cured, and the treatment goal is to relieve the symptoms, prevent life-threatening complications, and […]
A health condition that causes a decline in mental function and occurs when clumps of proteins (known as Lewy bodies) begin to build up in the brain cells is called Lewy body dementia (LBD). These clusters cause damage to certain parts of the brain responsible for thinking, behavior, movement, and sleep. Usually, this condition worsens […]
Most of the time, people who develop scoliosis do not need treatment. However, regular checkups are recommended to monitor any changes in the spine and make sure the curve caused by levoscoliosis or dextroscoliosis does not worsen. Both conditions are types of scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine). In normal circumstances, the spine is curved […]
A health condition in which unexpected pain occurs in the rectum or vagina and comes and goes is called Levator Ani syndrome. Most of the time, this syndrome happens due to a spasm in the muscles near the anus. While pain can be a dull ache, in some cases, it is sharp pain. The symptoms […]
A health condition that causes fear of the white color; it is a type of phobia called leukophobia. Usually, people who develop it can feel sick even if they think of this color. Physicians often recommend exposure therapy, which may help overcome this disorder. Sometimes, this condition may occur in people with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) […]
A type of cancer that begins to develop in the cerebrospinal fluid and leptomeninges is called leptomeningeal disease (LMD). Certain specific membranes that surround the spinal cord and brain are called leptomeninges. Unfortunately, there is no way to cure this type of cancer, but doctors may recommend some treatments to relieve the symptoms, prevent its […]
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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