This disease is a form of macrocytic anemia (a blood disorder) that occurs when the bone marrow produces stem cells that make large red blood cells. It is called megaloblastic anemia, and it is a part of vitamin deficiency anemia that occurs when the body does not get enough vitamin B12 and vitamin B9 (folate). […]
The medical term used to describe an enlarged brain size is megalencephaly (also known as macroencephaly). While this condition may occur on its own, sometimes, people develop due to certain genetic conditions. Usually, children who experience megalencephaly have the following symptoms. These include seizures and developmental delays. Unfortunately, there is no way to cure this […]
A type of cancerous (malignant) brain tumor that begins to develop near the brainstem in the cerebellum is called medulloblastoma. It is a fast-growing tumor that can easily spread to other parts of the brain and spinal cord. Commonly, medulloblastoma affects children. Doctors often prescribe surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy to treat this type of […]
A health condition that causes inflammation in the mediastinum (the part of the chest between the lungs that contains the heart and other organs) is called mediastinitis. This disease can be acute (sudden) or chronic (long-term). Typically, acute mediastinitis occurs due to complications from a median sternotomy or an esophageal tear. While people often experience […]
A group of tumors that include thymomas, lymphomas, germ cell tumors, and cysts is called mediastinal tumors. These abnormal cells often appear in the space between the lungs (the mediastinum). While some of these tumors are benign (noncancerous), some people may develop malignant (cancerous) tumors. The primary treatment for people who develop mediastinal tumors is […]
The medical term used to describe extremely thick meconium blocks in the last part of the baby’s small intestine (the ileum) is meconium ileus. Usually, this condition is a complication of cystic fibrosis, but it may also occur due to other causes. Doctors diagnose it by performing imaging tests. To treat this condition, physicians use […]
A health condition in which a newborn breathes in a sticky substance known as meconium just before or during birth is called meconium aspiration syndrome. It may cause breathing problems and respiratory distress. In general, it is rare for this condition to cause chronic complications or serious health problems. Usually, early diagnosis and proper treatment […]
A disorder in which the opening of the penis is narrower than expected is called meatal stenosis. While it can be present at birth (congenital), most of the time, people develop it after circumcision (between the ages of 3 and 7). People with meatal stenosis often experience symptoms after urinating (such as pain or spraying). […]
A highly contagious infection that occurs due to a virus, and without treatment, can cause life-threatening complications, is called measles (also known as rubeola). People who develop it often experience a high fever, rash, cough, and red eyes. One way to prevent this disease is the measles vaccine. Furthermore, before it was a part of […]
A health condition in which a person experiences fast and uncontrollable eye movements is called nystagmus. Symptoms may occur when your eyes move up or down, side to side, or in a circular motion. Some people are born with this condition (congenital nystagmus), but it may be acquired later in life (acquired nystagmus). Usually, doctors […]
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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