A bacterial infection that causes flu-like symptoms and is caused by a bacterium known as Leptospira is called leptospirosis. People often get infected with this bacterium after exposure to water or soil contaminated by animal urine. In more severe cases, leptospirosis can worsen into Weil’s syndrome, which is a life-threatening disorder. Furthermore, leptospirosis is a […]
A complication of an upper respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Fusobacterium necrophorum is called Lemierre’s syndrome. When it is left untreated, it may spread throughout the body and cause sepsis or blood clots in the jugular vein. Most of the time, Lemierre’s syndrome is treated with antibiotics, but in more severe cases, doctors may […]
An infection caused by Leishmania (a group of parasitic protozoa) is called Leishmaniasis. Typically, these parasites are found in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. While it may cause severe ulcers on the skin, in some cases, it may negatively affect internal organs, which can be fatal. Commonly, doctors treat this infection with anti-parasitic […]
A rare breast condition that causes abnormal cells to appear in the lobules (the glands that produce milk) is called lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS). While LCIS is not cancer, it significantly increases the risk of developing it. Physicians usually treat this condition with medicines and surgery (sometimes). In other words, LCIS is a benign […]
A rare complication that can occur within a few minutes after getting local anesthetics is called local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST). Typically, it is a medical emergency that causes problems with the nervous system and heart. Fortunately, LAST is treatable, especially when doctors quickly diagnose it. In other words, LAST occurs as a complication of […]
A health condition that causes symptoms after surgery to treat rectal cancer is called low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). While the symptoms may improve, in most cases, they last for a long period. In other words, LARS is a condition that causes multiple symptoms after surgery to remove a part or all of the rectum […]
A rare disease in which there appear cysts and other growths in the lungs, kidneys, and lymphatic system is called lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). While the primary symptom is dyspnea (shortness of breath), it may also cause other symptoms. This condition occurs due to certain genetic changes (mutations) and mostly affects women. Usually, it is diagnosed between […]
A health condition in which a person experiences bleeding and clotting problems due to two types of tumors called kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) and tufted angioma (TA) is known as Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (KMS). People with this condition may have reduced levels of platelets, low clotting proteins, and low red blood cell count. Early detection and prompt […]
A rare type of soft tissue sarcoma that causes cancerous spots on the skin and in the tissue that lines the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is called Kaposi sarcoma. While it happens rarely, people with human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) and weakened immune systems are more likely to develop it. Generally, this type of cancer is treatable, […]
A genetic disorder that negatively affects the production of hormones that support sexual development and the sense of smell is called Kallmann syndrome (KS). It often occurs due to certain genetic mutations that happen during fetal development. While some children inherit the abnormal genes, others develop them spontaneously. In other words, KS is a condition […]
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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