A group of inherited conditions that cause nerve damage (mostly in the arms and legs) is called Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. The nerves in the arms and legs are called peripheral nerves. Sometimes, this condition is called hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy. This disease causes muscle weakness, loss of sensation and muscle contractions, and walking problems. […]
A medical term that describes cancer survivors who experience memory and thinking problems is called the chemo brain. These consequences usually occur during or after cancer treatment. Sometimes, this medical term also is called chemo fog, cancer-related cognitive impairment, or cognitive dysfunction. While chemo brain is a widely used term, the causes of memory and […]
A disease in which brain tissue extends to the spinal cord is called Chiari malformation. It usually happens when a skull part is misshapen or is smaller than usual. Thus, the skull puts pressure on the brain and forces it downward. While this is a rare condition, people tend to use imaging tests, which leads […]
Intentional mistreatment or harm to a child who is younger than 18 years is considered child abuse. However, it may happen in multiple ways that usually occur at the same time. For example: Physical abuse – It happens when a child is physically injured or put at risk of harm by other persons. Sexual abuse […]
A rare speech disorder that causes problems with controlling the lips, jaw, and tongue when speaking is called childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). In people with this condition, the brain cannot plan for speech movement. In other words, the brain is not able to direct the movements needed for speech. As a result, the muscles […]
A condition in which the lens of the eye becomes blurred is called cataracts. Normally, eye lenses are clear. The vision of people with cataracts is like seeing through a frosty or fogged window. As a result, blurred vision may make it difficult to read, drive a car, and perform other daily tasks. However, approximately […]
Areas with hard surfaces of the teeth that are damaged are called cavities. Generally, the regions of tooth decay become small holes and openings that may cause serious infections, toothache, or even tooth loss. These cavities usually occur due to large amounts of sugary drinks, smacking a lot, bacteria in the mouth, or poor dental […]
A leukemia type that happens quite rarely is called chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Sometimes, it is called an uncommon type of bone marrow cancer. The body part that produces blood cells (including red and white ones) is called the bone marrow. The white blood cells (also called lymphocytes) levels begin to increase in people with […]
The cancer type that begins in a part of the large intestine (also called the colon) is called colon cancer. The largest and longest part of the large intestine is called the colon. However, the large intestine is a part of the digestive system that breaks down the food. In most cases, this cancer type […]
A rare health condition that happens in babies before birth (during pregnancy) and causes the diaphragm to remain open is called congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The muscle that separates the abdomen from the chest is called the diaphragm. As a result, CDH leaves a hole (a hernia) in the diaphragm. The hernia caused by CDH […]
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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