This is a condition in which an outbreak of shingles negatively affects the facial nerve near one of the ears. It is known as Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and it can also provoke facial paralysis and hearing problems along with painful shingles rash. This syndrome happens due to the same virus (varicella-zoster virus) that causes chickenpox. […]
A rare inherited disorder that causes copper build-up in different body organs (such as the liver, brain, and eyes) is called Wilson’s disease. This condition is mostly diagnosed in people between 5 and 35 years old but it can negatively affect younger and older people as well. People usually get copper from foods and it […]
This is a health condition in which a person experiences persistent sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors that usually cannot be controlled. Sometimes, this condition is called hypersexuality or sexual addiction. Compulsive sexual behavior may interact with your daily routine (such as a job) and cause problems with health, relationships, and others. This condition involves different […]
An infection of the middle ear (space behind the eardrum where small vibrating bones are located) is known as an ear infection or acute otitis media. This condition can impact anyone but children are more prone to develop it. Commonly, ear infections go away on their own and do not need treatment. That’s why the […]
This is a health condition that causes thick and white patches to form on the gums. Sometimes, these patches can appear inside the cheeks, bottom of the mouth, and tongue. Usually, these patches cannot be scraped off. This condition is called leukoplakia and experts do not fully understand why it happens. However, certain bad habits […]
This is a foodborne bacterial disease that is very serious for pregnant women, people over 65 years old, and those with weakened immune systems. It is called Listeria infection and the most common cause that provokes this infection is eating improperly processed meats and unpasteurized milk products. While listeria infection can be fatal for unborn […]
This is a heart rhythm condition that provokes fast and chaotic heartbeats. Irregular heartbeats can be life-threatening. Long QT syndrome (LQTS) negatively affects the electrical signals that go through the heart and provoke it to beat. Sometimes, people are born with DNA changes that provoke this heart rhythm condition. In such cases, it is called […]
This is a cancer type that occurs in the nasopharynx (above the back of the throat and behind the nose). It is called nasopharyngeal carcinoma and in the U.S. it happens quite rarely. However, in Southeast Asia, it appears more frequently. Usually, it is challenging to diagnose this cancer form probably because examining the nasopharynx […]
This is a cancer type that appears usually from immature nerve cells located in different body parts. Neuroblastoma commonly occurs around the adrenal glands and on the top of the kidneys because these organs have similar nerve cells. In any case, it can develop in other body parts where these nerve cells exist (such as […]
A group of conditions that rarely happen and run in families is called Niemann-Pick disease. These disorders impact the body’s ability to break down fats (such as cholesterol and lipids) inside cells. As a result, a buildup of fats occurs over time which provokes the cells to die. These health conditions usually negatively affect the […]
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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