A health condition in which the body no longer produces an enzyme that breaks down lactose (the sugar in milk) is called lactose intolerance. It also causes digestive distress when a person eats dairy products. It is important to understand that this health problem is different from a food allergy. In other words, lactose intolerance […]
Lactic acidosis is a serious health condition classified as a form of metabolic acidosis. It occurs when lactic acid (more precisely, lactate along with associated hydrogen ions) accumulates in the bloodstream faster than the body can clear it. In normal circumstances, the body produces lactate when the energy levels are reduced, especially when oxygen levels […]
A disorder in which the spinal cord is compressed is called myelopathy. It often causes pain, numbness, and difficulty moving certain parts of the body. While myelopathy can happen after a traumatic injury, natural aging, or a herniated disk may also cause it. People who leave it untreated may notice that their symptoms worsen. Doctors […]
A health condition that causes a birth defect in which the spine and spinal canal of the baby do not close properly before birth is called myelomeningocele. This disorder is a type of spina bifida, and physicians can diagnose it during pregnancy. Sometimes, they are able to perform surgery during pregnancy to repair this opening […]
A rare type of cancer that mostly affects people who already have acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is called myeloid sarcoma. Unlike other types of blood cancer, myeloid sarcoma affects the soft tissues in the body instead of bone marrow. Usually, doctors recommend similar treatments to those of AML to treat this type of blood cancer. […]
A health condition that negatively affects blood stem cells and prevents a person from having enough healthy blood cells is called myelodysplastic syndrome (also known as myelodysplasia or MDS). This health condition can also cause anemia (low red blood cell count), infections, and prolonged bleeding (hemorrhage). Moreover, approximately 30% of people with MDS will also […]
A health condition that causes toenails or fingernails to become thick, fragile, whitish or blackish, or to separate from the nail bed, is called mycotic nails. It is a fungal infection that can affect anyone. For instance, there is a 50% chance of getting mycotic nails if you are over 70. Sometimes, this disorder is […]
A type of skin cancer that negatively affects the body’s T cells is called mycosis fungoides. It is also a type of lymphoma that happens when certain white blood cells become cancerous. Most of the time, the primary symptom of this type of cancer is a skin rash. Unfortunately, there is no way to cure […]
A unique bacterium that does not have a cell wall and causes infections is called Mycoplasma. That’s why most antibiotics cannot destroy them. While some infections do not need treatment because they disappear on their own, others may need a specific type of antibiotics to treat them. This bacterium may affect different parts of the […]
A group of genetic disorders (more than 30) that cause muscle weakness and other muscle-related symptoms is called muscular dystrophy. The symptoms that appear in people with these disorders often worsen over time. While some types of muscular dystrophy are present at birth (congenital), others may happen later in life. Furthermore, these health conditions are […]
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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