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 […]
The cancer that happens in the prostate gland is called prostate cancer. This is a small gland in men that makes seminal fluid that helps to transport sperm. This cancer type is one of the most common cancers. While most prostate cancers grow slowly and appear to the prostate gland only, others are aggressive and […]
A lung condition in which a blood clot blocks the blood flow to the lung’s artery is called pulmonary embolism. Mostly, this blood clot appears in a deep vein in the leg and goes to the lung. In rare cases, this blood clot that reaches the lung’s artery can develop in other body parts. The […]
An irritation, scratchiness, or pain in the throat is called a sore throat. It usually worsens when a person swallows. In most cases, pharyngitis (sore throat) is caused by viral infections (including the flu and cold). However, when a sore throat happens due to viral infections, it usually disappears on its own. Some people may […]
This is a congenital health condition in which a heart defect is present. It is called Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. Those who experience this syndrome have an additional pathway for signals that go between the heart’s upper and lower chambers. This causes a fast heartbeat which puts extra strain on the heart muscle. In other words, […]
A group of health conditions that negatively affect posture and movement is known as cerebral palsy. The main cause of these diseases is damage that happens to the developing brain (commonly before birth). The symptoms vary from mild to severe and often appear during infancy or preschool years. Exaggerated reflexes may appear in children with […]
Conjunctivitis is a condition in which the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball becomes inflamed. Conjunctiva is the name of this membrane and conjunctivitis (pink eye) occurs when small blood vessels become inflamed or irritated. That’s why in people with this condition, the eye of the ball appears reddish or pink. Mostly, conjunctivitis […]
An edema is a health condition in which the fluid remains blocked in the body tissues. This health condition can negatively affect any body part but mostly happens in the feet and legs. In most cases, this disease occurs due to medications and pregnancy. In addition, certain health conditions can also provoke edema including congestive […]
Small insects that live on the human scalp and feed on blood are known as head lice. These lice usually affect children but can affect adults too. Head lice commonly spread from one person to another through a direct transfer from the individual’s hair. People with these lice do not mean they have poor hygiene […]
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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