One of the most common bacteria that normally live in the intestine of healthy people and animals is called Escherichia coli (E. coli). While most E. coli types are harmless, some of them may cause diarrhea. However, there are some E. coli strains (such as O157:H7) that may cause severe stomach cramps, vomiting, and bloody […]
A serious mental health condition that usually is difficult to diagnose and treat is called a Factitious disorder. It causes a person to deceive others by appearing sick, by intentionally getting sick, or by self-injury. This condition usually appears when family members or caregivers falsely present other people including children as being ill, impaired, or […]
A health condition in which convulsion occurs in a child due to fever is called febrile seizure. Commonly, fever happens from an infection. This condition commonly appears in young and healthy children who have normal development and without any neurological symptoms. Although when the condition occurs it may be frightening but in most cases, febrile […]
A medical term that describes a newborn who is larger than average is called fetal macrosomia. Babies who were diagnosed with this condition weigh more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces (4,000 grams), and no matter his/her gestational age. Approximately 9% of newborns weigh more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces in the entire world. Fetal macrosomia […]
A skin condition that occurs commonly and causes hair follicles to become inflamed is called folliculitis. In most cases, it appears due to bacterial infection. In the beginning, it may look like small pimples around small pockets where each hair grows (also known as hair follicles). However, this condition may be itchy, sore, and embarrassing […]
An immune system reaction that occurs after eating food is called food allergy. Symptoms such as swollen airways, digestive problems, and hives may appear even due to a small amount of allergy-causing food. Sometimes, this condition may cause severe symptoms or even life-threatening reactions (such as anaphylaxis). Approximately 8% of children under 5 years old […]
A medical term that describes a group of brain conditions that affect the brain’s temporal and frontal lobes is called frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Frontal and temporal brain areas are associated with behavior, language, and personality. In people with FTD, some parts of these lobes tend to shrink (atrophy), which causes symptoms depending on the part […]
An injury caused by freezing the skin and underlying tissues is called frostbite. However, this condition in the early stages is called frostnip and causes cold feelings and numbness after that. The skin color may change as the condition gets worse. It also may become hard and waxy-looking. The risk of developing frostbite increases if […]
A medical term that describes neurological symptoms that cannot be explained by neurological disorders or other diseases is called functional neurologic disorder (also known as conversion disorder). In any case, symptoms cause serious functioning problems and distress. The symptoms a person experiences depend on the type of conversion disorder he/she has. In most cases, this […]
A feeling of discomfort or distress that happens when a person whose gender identity is different from the sex assigned at birth or sex-related physical characteristics is called gender dysphoria. Moreover, gender-diverse and transgender people may experience this condition at least once during their lives. In any case, many transgender and gender-diverse people feel more […]
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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