Paul K. Huddleston

A blood clot located in a vein deep within the body (mostly in the leg) is called deep vein thrombosis. Immediate treatment is necessary to prevent serious complications. Compression stockings, surgery, and medicines are usually used in the treatment of this condition. In some cases, medicines are prescribed by the doctors for several months, and […]

Health conditions that provoke inflammation of the skin are called dermatitis. For example atopic dermatitis (eczema), contact dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff). These skin conditions usually provoke different symptoms. For example dry skin, red rashes, itchiness, and others. Commonly, healthcare professionals or dermatologists help to treat dermatitis. What is Dermatitis? The word “dermatitis” means all […]

The medical term that means bones in one of the joints are pushed out from its usual place is dislocation. Dislocation can happen anywhere in the body but in most cases occurs during sports injuries or trauma. However, it is not recommended to force or even push a dislocated joint back into place. What is […]

A health condition in which you cannot remember certain information about yourself is called dissociative amnesia. In most cases, the memories are upsetting or distressing events. This condition usually happens due to severe or long-term trauma (including abuse, neglect, any kind of violation, and others). Fortunately, this disease is treatable, which means people can regain […]

A genetic disease in which an individual is born with an additional copy of chromosome 21 is called Down syndrome. As a result, a person has 47 chromosomes instead of 46 and this can impact how the body and brain develop. With supportive care, people with this syndrome have healthy and happy lives. What is […]

This is a health condition in which are affects the growth of bone, cartilage, and the person’s size of the arms, legs, abdomen, and head. Usually, an adult person with dwarfism or skeletal dysplasia is less than 4 feet, 10 inches tall (1.47 meters). However, several treatment options are available that help lessen the symptoms […]

A gastrointestinal condition usually provoked by bacterial or parasitic infections is called dysentery. The most common dysentery symptoms include nausea, vomiting, weight loss, painful stomach cramps, fever, and diarrhea. Physicians often diagnose this condition with a stool culture. They prescribe antibiotics to treat this disorder. What is Dysentery? A severe gastrointestinal condition that provokes diarrhea […]

If you experience the feeling that you cannot get enough air into the lungs, it is called dyspnea or shortness of breath. In such cases, you may work harder to get enough air. Usually, the common condition that causes dyspnea are heart and lung diseases. What is Dyspnea? In other words, when you cannot get […]

When an individual experiences uncontrollable movements in different parts of the body, it is due to a condition called dystonia. Commonly, the cause of why it happens is the fault of signals coming from the brain. There are different dystonia types and while some of them are short-term or temporary, others can be lifelong. However, […]

An inflammation of the small intestine is called enteritis. However, it also may include the stomach (gastroenteritis) or colon (enterocolitis). This health condition is usually caused by viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections (such as food poisoning, stomach flu, stomach bug, or others). In any case, enteritis may also occur due to radiation, drugs, or certain […]