A benign (noncancerous) vocal cord disorder that occurs commonly in people with a long-term history of smoking is called Reinke’s edema. The most common symptoms include a deeper voice and hoarseness. While smoking cessation may help mild forms of the condition, most people require surgery to treat it. In other words, this condition causes swelling […]
A genetic disorder that occurs quite rarely and causes problems with breaking down fat is called Refsum disease. When this condition occurs in children, it is more severe and often affects their life expectancy. In most cases, the symptoms of people with Refsum disease are managed with some dietary changes. Generally, this condition is divided […]
Common eye disorders that make your vision blurry are called refractive errors. In most cases, people improve their vision with a pair of glasses or contact lenses only. Normally, the parts of the eyes work together, similar to a relay team, to pass light that enters the eye along a pathway to the brain. First, […]
A health condition that may occur in a person who is malnourished when beginning to feed again is called refeeding syndrome. Moreover, if the food is introduced too fast, it may lead to serious and even life-threatening complications. It happens because the way our bodies change when they are deprived of nutrients. For instance, when […]
A health condition in which the muscles in the pelvic area become weakened and often cause the rectum to sag against the vaginal wall is called rectocele. However, it is a type of pelvic organ prolapse. When the bulge is small, people usually do not experience symptoms. You may develop constipation if the prolapse is […]
A health condition in which a part of the large bowel slips down inside the anus is called rectal prolapse. It occurs when the muscles that hold it in place become weakened. Usually, this disorder looks similar to hemorrhoids. While hemorrhoids may go away on their own, rectal prolapse requires surgery to fix it. The […]
A condition in which a person experiences sudden headaches and other disruptive brain symptoms is called reversible cerebral vasoconstrictive syndrome (RCVS). The symptoms of this disorder are usually similar to other medical emergencies, including brain bleeding and strokes. People who develop RCVS require immediate treatment. Otherwise, it may lead to permanent damage to the brain […]
A type of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that affects emotional, physical, and behavioral responses to rape and other forms of sexual assault is called rape trauma syndrome (RTS). In other words, this syndrome is the way your mind and body respond to any sexual act performed against your will. Commonly, people who develop this syndrome […]
A health condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling along the pinched nerve in the back is called radiculopathy. In general, doctors have divided this disorder into 3 types. For example, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. The type you develop depends on the location of the pinched nerve. In most cases, people get rid of radiculopathy […]
An adverse reaction that almost all people who have radiation therapy experience is called radiation burn (also known as radiation dermatitis). It often causes itchy skin, discoloration, and swelling. Thus, it is recommended to take extra precautions to care for your skin during and after this procedure to protect the skin and aid healing. Generally, […]
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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