A health condition in which you cannot control your drinking is called alcohol use disorder. Such people are often preoccupied with alcohol and continue to use it until it causes problems. This disorder may cause you to drink even more to get the same effect, or experience withdrawal symptoms that may occur if you suddenly […]
The medical term albinism often refers to oculocutaneous albinism (also known as OCA). This is a group of conditions that run in families and cause reduced production of a substance called melanin. In normal circumstances, the type and amount of melanin in the body contribute to the color of the hair, eyes, and skin. It […]
A condition in which a blockage of one or both ureters (tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder) is called ureteral obstruction. Fortunately, this condition can be cured. However, if you ignore the symptoms and do not get treatment, it may lead quickly from mild pain, fever, and infection to severe loss […]
A condition in which a testicle does not move down into its correct place (in the scrotum) before birth is called an undescended testicle. In some cases, it is called cryptorchidism. While it often affects only one testicle, it may affect both testicles (rarely). The scrotum is a bag of skin that hands below the […]
A type of heart rhythm disorder that affects the heart’s sinus node (also known as the natural pacemaker), which controls heartbeats, is called sick sinus syndrome. It causes slow heartbeats, pauses, or irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). This syndrome is considered uncommon, but the risk of developing elevates with aging. People with sick sinus syndrome are […]
Certain injuries to the skin and tissue below caused by prolonged pressure on them are called pressure ulcers. In most cases, this condition appears on the skin that covers bony areas of the body. These include ankles, hips, heels, and tailbone. Sometimes, pressure ulcers are called bed sores, pressure injuries, or decubitus ulcers. Usually, those […]
Fluid-filled sacs that appear on the surface of an ovary are called ovarian cysts. Normally, a woman has two ovaries that are located on each side of the uterus. The average size and shape of an ovary are very similar to an almond. The eggs that are produced and released during childbearing years are also […]
Osteomyelitis is an infection that negatively affects one or more bones. In most cases, the infection reaches the bone through the bloodstream or may form near the infected tissue. People may also experience osteomyelitis due to an injury that allows bacteria and other germs to reach the bone. The risk of developing osteomyelitis increases significantly […]
A health condition in which urine passes without intending during sleep is called bed-wetting, nighttime incontinence, or nocturnal enuresis. In most cases, it happens in children under 7 years old. It is recommended not to get upset if your child wets the bed, especially before the age of 7, because it does not indicate a […]
A condition that causes numbness, tingling, and burning pain in the outer thigh is called meralgia paresthetica. It often occurs due to compression of the nerve that provides feeling to the thigh’s skin. Sometimes, this condition is called lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment. There are multiple causes of this condition, including tight clothes, obesity (excessive […]
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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