This is a rare inherited condition that produces an amino acid (phenylalanine) build-up in the body. This disease is called phenylketonuria or PKU. The cause of this disorder is a mutation (change) in the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene. However, this gene is responsible for making enzymes that break down the phenylalanine. When the body does […]
This is a tumor that grows in the adrenal gland and it is called pheochromocytoma. Commonly, it is not a cancerous tumor (benign). Normally, people have two adrenal glands located on the top of each kidney. These glands produce hormones that help to control important body functions (such as blood pressure). While pheochromocytoma appears usually […]
Abnormal growths that appear in the pituitary gland are called pituitary tumors. This is a small organ whose size is approximately a pea and it is located at the brain’s base behind the nose. Tumors usually cause the pituitary gland to produce an increased amount of hormones which negatively affects body functions. On the other […]
This is a dangerous health condition caused by a germ known as Yersinia pestis. These germs live in the small rodents and their fleas. Commonly, humans get a Plague through a flea bite. However, this is a rare condition that happens only in several countries around the world. In the U.S. this condition happens in […]
A hereditary disorder of the kidneys in which clusters of cysts develop mainly within the kidneys is called polycystic kidney disease (PKD). It provokes enlargement of the kidneys and reduced function. These cysts are not malignant (cancerous) but contain fluid and vary in size. However, kidney cysts can grow very large. Either large or many […]
A group of rare inherited diseases that lead to the build-up of porphyrins (natural chemicals) in the body is known as porphyria. These chemicals are required to produce heme (a part of hemoglobin). Red blood cells contain hemoglobin and it is responsible to carry oxygen to organs and tissues in the body. In addition, to […]
A mental health problem caused by a stressful and terrifying event that you witnessed or experienced is called Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The most common PTSD symptoms include nightmares, severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about previous events. Approximately all who experience PTSD face problems with coping but with self-care and time commonly they get […]
A rare genetic disorder that provokes physical, mental, and behavioral problems is known as Prader-Willi syndrome. The primary symptom of this syndrome is persistent hunger that appears usually in children of 2 years old. This sense of hunger makes people with this syndrome eat constantly (hyperphagia). Moreover, it becomes difficult to control weight with this […]
If a pregnant woman experiences regular contractions that result in the cervix opening between 20-37 weeks of pregnancy it is called preterm labor. It results in premature birth which can provoke different health problems for the baby. Preemies (premature babies) require special care and may experience mental and physical disabilities for long periods. However, the […]
This health condition happens when the ovaries no longer work normally before 40 years old. It is called Primary ovary insufficiency and it commonly leads to infertility. In other words, a person who experiences this condition has reduced Estrogen hormone and the ovaries do not release the eggs regularly. Sometimes, this condition is called premature […]
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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