Abnormalities that involve blood vessels and are usually present at birth are called vascular malformations. In some cases, this condition is called abnormal blood vessel changes (including venous malformations and arteriovenous malformations or AVMs). AVMs may not appear until later in life, during childhood, or early adulthood. Sometimes, these malformations may form in the brain […]
A health condition caused by damage to the blood vessels and blocked blood flow to the brain is called vascular dementia. However, multiple conditions that lead to this type of dementia are manageable or treatable. For example, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, and others. Generally, there is no direct treatment or […]
A condition in which the veins in the scrotum become swollen is called varicocele. In most cases, people who develop this condition experience mild symptoms, but some of them may have scrotal swelling and pain in the testicle. In some instances, varicocele may not cause symptoms. However, it is one of the common conditions that […]
A health condition that causes irritation of the urethra is called urethral syndrome. Physicians do not know the exact cause of this syndrome, but they think hormonal imbalances, urethral injuries, or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) could play a role. People who experience this condition may notice the following symptoms. For example, frequent and painful urination […]
A congenital health condition (birth defect) in which the child’s vagina does not develop properly it is called vaginal agenesis. In some cases, babies may have abnormalities with other reproductive organs as well as the spine, arms, legs, or kidneys. The primary treatment for people with this congenital disorder is surgery to make a vaginal […]
A health condition that causes inflammation of the uvea (including the iris, ciliary body, and choroid) is called uveitis. One of the possible complications if you develop a severe form of this condition and leave it untreated is blindness. Most of the time, the cause of this condition cannot be identified, but some people develop […]
A type of cancer that develops in the muscles or tissues of the uterus is called uterine sarcoma. It occurs very rarely and may cause abnormal bleeding and pain. Usually, doctors treat this type of cancer with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, or hormone therapy. Generally, uterine sarcoma develops in the muscle layer of the uterus […]
An inherited disorder that often causes vision loss (blindness) or hearing loss (deafness) is called Usher syndrome. Generally, there are 3 types of this condition, and each one causes different symptoms and develops individually. While some people may develop moderate to severe symptoms, it often does not affect life expectancy. This syndrome usually occurs due […]
A type of cancer that begins to develop in the urinary system is called urothelial carcinoma. Furthermore, it accounts for approximately 90% of all bladder cancers and 7% of kidney cancers. However, people who develop bladder or kidney cancer due to urothelial carcinoma usually experience the same symptoms and have similar prognoses. These types of […]
An organ that stores urine (pee) is called the bladder. It is like a storage tank, and when the bladder is full, you urinate. However, if you experience this condition, the bladder does not fully empty when you urinate. This condition is called urinary retention and often happens due to blockages, medicines, or nerve problems. […]
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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