This cancer type starts in the uterus cells and it is called endometrial cancer. The uterus is a pelvic organ where fetal development occurs. When the cancerous cells begin in the endometrium (the lining of the uterus), this cancer type occurs. Sometimes, physicians call this cancer type uterine cancer. There are other cancer types that […]
An enlarged heart is also known as cardiomegaly and it indicates another health condition rather than a disease itself. The medical term cardiomegaly refers to an enlarged heart muscle that is seen on imaging tests (including chest X-ray). However, additional tests are needed to determine the exact cause of an enlarged heart. While cardiomegaly may […]
A health condition in which the eyelid turns inward and the eyelashes and skin rub against the eye surface causing irritation and discomfort is called entropion. This condition occurs differently among people. While some of them have turned eyelids all the time, others when blinking hard or squeezing the eyelids shut only. However, entropion happens […]
A chronic immune system condition in which a type of white blood cell (called eosinophils) builds up in the esophagus lining (the tube that carries the food from the mouth to the stomach) is called Eosinophilic esophagitis. This buildup is often a reaction to foods, allergens, or acid reflux that may lead to inflammation or […]
A rare skin condition in which the skin becomes fragile and blistering is called epidermolysis bullosa. However, the blisters can appear even due to minor injuries, heat, rubbing, or scratching. Furthermore, people with a severe form of epidermolysis bullosa may experience blisters inside the body (including the mouth and stomach lining). This is an inherited […]
A health condition in which a small cartilage (epiglottis) that covers the windpipe swells is called Epiglottitis. Therefore, swelling interrupts airflow into the lungs. Sometimes, this condition can be fatal. However, there are multiple factors that cause epiglottitis to swell. For example infections, burns from hot drinks, and throat injuries. Commonly, this condition negatively affects […]
A health condition in which a male cannot get and maintain an erection enough for sex is called impotence or erectile dysfunction (ED). While temporary ED is not a cause for concern, long-term erectile function problems may cause stress and negatively affect your self-confidence. Sometimes, impotence is a symptom of an underlying disease that requires […]
This cancer type starts in the esophagus and is called esophageal cancer. A long tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach is called the esophagus. In other words, this organ helps move food from the throat end to the stomach to be digested. Abnormal growth of the cancerous cells starts in the […]
A condition in which the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach (the esophagus) becomes inflamed (swelling and irritation) is called esophagitis. Swelling and irritation occur in the tissue that lines the esophagus. This condition may cause pain or trouble swallowing and chest pain. However, there are multiple factors that may […]
A common vision disease in which distant objects are seen clearly while near ones are blurry is called farsightedness. Moreover, the farsightedness degree affects the focusing ability. For instance, in severe cases, people are able to see clearly the objects that are located quite far while people with mild farsightedness can see clearly the objects […]
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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