A health condition in which a milky discharge from nipples occurs and is not related to milk production or breastfeeding is called galactorrhea. Generally, this is not a disease but it may indicate other health problems. In most cases, it happens in women, even in those who do not have children or have gone through […]
This cancer type starts in the gallbladder (a small organ located on the right side of the abdomen beneath the liver). This organ stores a fluid (known as bile) that the liver produces to digest food. However, this cancer type occurs quite rarely and can be successfully cured if it is found when the tumor […]
Death of the tissue that may occur due to lack of blood flow or a serious bacterial infection is called gangrene. In most cases, this condition occurs in the arms and legs (including fingers and toes). However, it also may happen in the muscles and inside body organs (including the gallbladder). There are some health […]
A health condition that causes stomach muscles to not move enough for digestion is called gastroparesis. In normal circumstances, the stomach muscles contract and send food through the digestive tract but in people with this condition motility (stomach movement) is reduced it does not work at all. As a result, it prevents the stomach from […]
A buildup of fatty substances in certain body organs (including the spleen and liver) is called Gaucher disease. This condition prevents these organs from working properly. However, these fatty substances may also build up in the bones, which leads to weakened bones and an elevated risk of fractures. Sometimes, Gaucher disease may affect the ability […]
An inflammation of the artery lining is called giant cell arteritis. In most cases, it negatively affects the arteries located in the head (especially in the temples). Healthcare professionals sometimes call this condition temporal arteritis. The most common symptoms of giant cell arteritis include scalp tenderness, jaw pain, vision problems, and headaches. If it is […]
A cancer type that begins in the brain or spinal cord cells is called glioblastoma. Usually, it grows and invades healthy tissue quickly and causes them to die. This cancer type appears in the cells known as astrocytes, which are responsible for supporting nerve cells. While it may happen at any age, mostly occurs in […]
A waxy substance found in the blood required to build healthy cells is called cholesterol. However, if it reaches high amounts it may cause certain health problems (such as heart disease). Moreover, when cholesterol levels become high, some people may develop fatty build-up in the blood vessels. Therefore, these deposits may prevent the blood flow […]
An infection that usually happens by breathing fungus spores found in bat and bird droppings is called histoplasmosis. In most cases, people get the infection when these fungus spores become airborne during cleanup projects or demolition. Moreover, bat and bird droppings can contaminate the soil which also can spread the infection. In such cases, farmers […]
A disorder in which people cannot or have difficulty throwing away or parting with possessions because they believe they need to save them is called Hoarding disorder. Usually, people feel stressed when it comes to get rid of certain items, which leads to an increased amount of items, regardless of their actual value. This condition […]
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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