A health condition in which a person experiences intense fear of hospitals is called nosocomephobia. This type of phobia may prevent you from getting proper medical care or stop you from visiting loved ones. Sometimes, nosocomephobia may be related to other fears (such as germs, disease, blood, or needles). Furthermore, this disorder is a specific […]
A nosebleed, also known as epistaxis, occurs when you lose blood from the tissue that lines the inside of the nose. Sometimes, nosebleeds may occur due to dry air. Usually, this condition does not cause serious health problems, and it is easy to treat. In most cases, people have a nosebleed only in one nostril, […]
A very common infection that causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which is caused by a group of viruses called norovirus. Usually, people experience symptoms similar to the stomach flu, but they have a different cause. Moreover, this is a very contagious virus that easily spreads through close contact, contaminated food, or surfaces. In other words, […]
A group of wounds and conditions caused by Mycobacterium bacteria is called nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections. The exceptions are bacteria that cause tuberculosis and leprosy (Hansen’s disease). NTM infections often affect the lungs, skin, bones, lymph nodes, and other organs in the body. One of the most common causes of these infections is M. avium […]
A type of lung cancer that occurs when normal cells in the lungs develop DNA mutations (changes) and begin to grow and multiply uncontrollably is called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Moreover, it is the most common form of lung cancer, and it often grows slowly compared to small-cell lung cancer. However, it can spread […]
This is a health condition in which children and adults are not able to completely empty their bladder. It is called non-neurogenic voiding dysfunction, and it may also cause urine leakage and sudden urges to urinate. Moreover, potty-trained children may wet their pants during the day. Usually, it is treated with medicines and pelvic floor […]
A type of blood cancer that develops in the lymphatic system is called non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). These cancerous cells begin to develop in B-cell and T-cell lymphomas. In most cases, the tumor begins to develop in the lymph nodes, but can spread to the lymphatic system or other organs in the body. While some types […]
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) that occurs due to certain bacteria and viruses, but can also be caused by urethral trauma, is called nongonococcal urethritis (NGU). The most common symptoms include itchiness, irritation, discharge, and pain during urination. If you are diagnosed with this condition, it is recommended to inform all your sexual partners because […]
A long-term (chronic) pain that feels like angina, but it is not, is called noncardiac chest pain (NCCP). While angina is caused by heart problems, noncardiac chest pain may be related to the esophagus (the tube that carries food and drinks from the mouth to the stomach). Usually, people experience this condition due to GERD […]
This condition occurs after exposure to harmful and loud noise. It is called noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), and it can be temporary or permanent. In general, you can take some steps to reduce the risk or even prevent NIHL by wearing ear protection when necessary. In other words, this condition occurs when loud noises cause […]
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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