A condition in which you experience discomfort in the upper abdomen is called dyspepsia, stomach upset, or indigestion. This health problem explains symptoms such as abdominal pain and the feeling of fullness right after you begin eating. However, indigestion can in some cases be a symptom of other digestive diseases. While this is a common […]
A group of disorders that cause long-term (chronic) inflammation of the digestive tract tissues is called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These include: Ulcerative colitis – A disease in which a person experiences ulcers (sores) and inflammation along the large intestine (colon) lining and rectum. Crohn’s disease – This condition affects mostly the small intestine but […]
A temporary disorder that causes sleep problems affecting usually people who travel across different time zones is called jet lag disorder. The body has an internal clock (known as circadian rhythms) that signals when the body needs to stay awake and when to sleep. This condition happens due to the synchronization of the internal clock […]
This is a condition in which inflammation (swelling) in the small and medium blood vessel walls occurs. Through these vessels, the blood goes throughout the body. Commonly, this condition impacts heart arteries in children but can affect adults too. However, the heart arteries are responsible for supplying the heart with oxygen-rich blood. This condition is […]
This type of cancer occurs in the kidneys when abnormal cells start to multiply and form tumors. The two bean-shaped organs, each one roughly the size of a fist are called kidneys. These organs are located behind the abdominal organs on each side of the spine. One of the most common kidney cancer types that […]
A congenital health condition that causes problems in the development of the blood vessels, soft tissues (including skin and muscles), bones, and lymphatic system (sometimes) is called Klippel-Tranaunay syndrome or KTS. A red birthmark that ranges in color from pink to reddish-purple, malformations of the lymphatic system or veins, and overgrowth of bones and tissues […]
A contagious health condition usually caused by a herpes virus (Epstein-Barr virus) is called infectious mononucleosis (mono). Sometimes, this condition is called kissing disease because the virus that provokes it can spread through saliva. However, you can get this condition by sharing food utensils or a glass with a person with mono. Moreover, this condition […]
A disturbing dream linked with negative feelings (such as fear or anxiety that awakens you) is known as nightmare disorder. Commonly, this health problem appears in children but it may occur at any age. There is nothing to worry about if the nightmares do not happen frequently. In most cases, this disorder appears in children […]
A liver condition in which people drink little or even no alcohol is called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This health condition provokes a buildup of fat in the liver and usually occurs in overweight or obese people. The most common NAFLD happens in the Middle Eastern and Western nations because the number of obese […]
This is a genetic disorder in which the normal development of different body parts is stopped. It is called Noonan syndrome and it usually impacts people in different ways such as through unusual facial features, short height, problems with the heart, and others. This syndrome also reduces the development of children (including talking, walking, and […]
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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