Infection of the throat, nose, and lungs is called influenza (also called flu). This condition is caused by a virus. However, the virus that causes “stomach flu” is different from this virus. People with “stomach flu” may experience vomiting and diarrhea. In most cases, the flu goes away on its own and does not require […]
When tissue (such as a part of the bowel) protrudes through weak abdominal muscles, an inguinal hernia happens. As a result, people experience a painful bulge, especially when they bend over, lift something heavy, or cough. However, not every time hernias cause pain. This condition usually happens when a part of the membrane lining of […]
This is a condition in which repeated and sudden bouts of aggressive, impulsive, or violent behavior happen. It may also cause angry verbal outbursts. Sometimes, when you have extreme reactions (including road rage, domestic abuse, breaking or throwing objects) to certain situations you may have this condition. It is called intermittent explosive disorder and it […]
A group of health conditions that involve enlarged lymph nodes (it means lymph nodes that get bigger) and different symptoms is called Castleman disease. Most commonly, people who experience this condition have only one enlarged lymph node. It usually occurs in the neck or chest but may happen anywhere in the body too. In such […]
A cancer type that develops in the slim tubes (bile ducts) that carry digestive fluid (bile) is called Cholangiocarcinoma or bile duct cancer. This cancer type usually occurs in people over 50 years old but it can happen at any age as well. Healthcare providers classify bile duct cancer into several types based on the […]
A health condition in which uncontrollable urge to maintain gambling despite the problems it causes in your life is called compulsive gambling (also known as gambling disorder). When people risk something that is valuable in the hope of getting something of even greater value, it is called gambling. The brain’s reward system is stimulated much […]
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 […]
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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