The tumors that begin to develop in the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses are called nasal and paranasal tumors. These growths can be noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). While the primary treatment for these tumors is surgery, doctors may recommend radiation therapy or chemotherapy for people with malignant tumors. Check some examples of tumors below: […]
A health condition that affects the child’s nail and bone development is called nail-patella syndrome. In most cases, this condition impacts the size and shape of the fingernails, kneecaps, and elbows. In rare cases, people with nail-patella syndrome may also develop glaucoma or kidney disease. The treatment goal is to relieve the symptoms, prevent serious […]
A rare genetic condition that impacts the development of the child’s face, arms, and hands is called Nager syndrome. People with this syndrome have distinct facial characteristics due to a genetic mutation. Moreover, this syndrome does not affect the child’s intelligence. Doctors usually can treat this condition, and in most cases, the prognosis of this […]
A health condition in which hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs in the pulmonary arteries is called pulmonary hypertension (PH). These arteries carry oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs. One of the main symptoms of PH is shortness of breath during usual daily activities. In most cases, it occurs due to heart diseases, lung […]
A condition in which the eyelids droop over the eye is called ptosis (drooping eyelids). This is a serious disorder that can impair your vision and cause other complications. While it can be present at birth (congenital), it may occur later in life. If you notice symptoms associated with this disorder, it is advised to […]
A medical condition that includes Cowden syndrome and Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome (BRRS) is known as PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome (PHTS). In people with this syndrome, specific abnormal genes cause uncontrolled cell growth. That’s why it leads to benign (noncancerous) tumors, unusual skin growths, and an increased risk of cancer. In other words, PHTS refers to a […]
A health condition in which anything that stress can cause or worsen is called a psychosomatic disorder. In general, stress affects our bodies in multiple ways and may cause certain disorders (from heart disease to eczema). Usually, managing stress can treat this disorder. Most people develop it when mental stress and distress cause or make […]
A health condition that causes attacks similar to epilepsy-related seizures is called functional seizures (FS) or psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES). It occurs due to psychological distress, but not from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Usually, this disorder is managed with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Furthermore, the effects of PNES are very similar to seizures […]
A health condition in which pain occurs in the hips, lower back, buttocks, and groin is called Psoas syndrome. Usually, it is difficult to tell what is causing pain because there are multiple muscles in the areas listed above. If the pain does not go away within 2-3 weeks, you should visit a doctor, especially […]
A genetic condition that occurs very rarely and causes certain parts of the body to overgrow is called Proteus syndrome. It negatively affects the bones, tissues, organs, skin, and other parts of the body. Moreover, healthcare providers have identified that a mutation in the AKT1 gene causes this disorder. In normal circumstances, this gene helps […]
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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