Inflammation and irregular bulging pouches that occur in the large intestine wall are caused by a condition called diverticulitis. In normal circumstances, the large bowel (also known as the colon) wall is smooth. If a bulging and irregular pouch occurs in the wall of the colon, it is called a diverticulum. However, when multiple pouches […]
A reaction of the immune system to a medicine is called a drug allergy. While any supplement, herbal product, over-the-counter (OTC) medicine, and prescription medicine can trigger a drug allergy, it usually occurs with specific medicines only. Rash, fever, and hives are the most common drug allergy symptoms. However, this condition may cause serious health […]
A learning disorder that involves reading problems caused by an inability to identify speech sounds and learn how these relate to words and letters is called dyslexia. In some cases, this condition is called a reading disability. The cause of this condition is certain differences in the brain areas responsible for language processing. However, this […]
A health condition that causes painful sexual intercourse is called dyspareunia. There are multiple causes of this condition, from structural problems to psychological ones. Furthermore, many people experience this condition at least once in their lives. This condition causes recurrent or long-lasting genital pain that happens before, during, or after sexual activity. If you experience […]
A medical term for swallowing problems is dysphagia. However, it may be a painful condition, and sometimes, people cannot swallow at all. Commonly, difficulty swallowing that happens sometimes is not a cause for concern. It usually occurs when you eat too fast or do not chew the food well. In any case, dysphagia is a […]
A cancer type of the white blood cells is called hairy cell leukemia. These blood cells help the body fight against germs. While there are several different types of white blood cells, this cancer type negatively affects B cells, also called B lymphocytes. When hairy cell leukemia happens, the body begins to produce too many […]
A condition that causes the band of tissue in the upper abdomen (belly) called median arcuate ligament to put pressure on the artery (celiac artery) that sends blood to the spleen, liver, and stomach is called median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS). This ligament makes a pathway between the abdomen and chest for the primary blood […]
A cancer type that begins in the cells called mesothelium is called Mesothelioma. A thin layer that covers multiple body organs is called mesothelium. In most cases, it occurs in the tissue that surrounds the lungs (also known as pleural mesothelioma). However, this cancer type may occur in the abdomen, around the heart or testicles, […]
A cancer type that begins in the white blood cells (also called plasma cells) is called multiple myeloma. Normally, healthy plasma cells help fight infections and produce proteins (known as antibodies) that also help identify and destroy germs. In people with this cancer type, the abnormal plasma cells begin to build up in the bone […]
A disease in which blood flow to the heart is decreased is called myocardial ischemia. It causes the heart muscle to get less oxygen. In most cases, myocardial ischemia occurs due to partial or complete blockages of the arteries of the heart muscle (also known as coronary arteries). This condition also reduces the ability of […]
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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