A rare congenital heart defect (present at birth) that causes four different problems with the heart is called Tetralogy of Fallot. This condition negatively affects the heart structure and causes blood flow changes through the heart and the whole body. Commonly, infants with this condition experience some symptoms, such as gray or blue skin color […]
This cancer type begins in the pharynx (throat) or larynx (voice box) and it is called throat cancer. The throat is a muscular tube that starts behind the nose and ends in the neck. In such cases, the cancer cells appear in the flat cells that line the throat. However, in some people, it may […]
An infection that happens in the outer ear canal that goes from the eardrum to the outside of the head is called swimmer’s ear. Commonly, this ear infection occurs due to water that stays in the ear for prolonged periods, allowing the bacteria to grow and multiply. Some people, experience swimmer’s ear due to cotton […]
Cancer that begins in the thyroid cells is called thyroid cancer. This is a butterfly-shaped organ located at the neck base below the Adam’s apple and it produces important hormones that help regulate multiple body functions including heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and others. In most cases, this cancer type does not cause any […]
A fungal infection that happens due to coccidiosis organisms is called valley fever. The most common symptoms include cough, fever, and tiredness. However, there are two fungi types that cause valley fever. These species are found in soil in multiple regions. Moreover, spores of these fungi may be stirred into the air by roughly anything […]
Inflammation of the liver caused by certain substances a person is exposed to is called toxic hepatitis. The primary causes of toxic hepatitis include alcohol, chemicals, drugs, or nutritional supplements. While the condition may develop within hours or days after exposure to toxins, it may happen after continuous exposure to toxins for months. Usually, the […]
Infectious health conditions that sometimes can be life-threatening and are caused by exposure to infected rodents or insect bites from mosquitoes or ticks are called viral hemorrhagic fevers. These conditions can cause blood vessels to leak and prevent the blood from clotting. Check below some viral hemorrhagic fevers: Ebola Dengue Crimean-Congo Hantavirus Marburg Lassa Yellow […]
There are multiple factors that may cause voice disorders. These conditions mean voice changes caused by certain things. Commonly, people with voice disorders are treated by healthcare providers specialized in ear, nose, and throat conditions and speech-language pathologists. The treatment often is different among people because it depends on the exact cause that leads to […]
This cancer type begins to develop in the vagina cells and it is called vaginal cancer. These abnormal cells usually multiply and grow quite fast and may destroy nearby healthy tissues. A muscular tube that is a part of the female reproductive system is called the vagina. It also connects the uterus with the outer […]
One or more heart problems that are present at birth are called congenital heart disease. In other words, this condition means you have been born with heart problems. These diseases may cause changes in the way blood flows through the heart muscle. However, there are multiple types of congenital heart disease (also called congenital heart […]
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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