A rare eye condition that often occurs in people with carotid artery disease is called ocular ischemic syndrome (OIS). It occurs due to reduced blood flow caused by a buildup of plaque in a carotid artery. Usually, people with ocular ischemic syndrome may experience eye pain and vision problems. The treatment goal is to reduce […]
An eye condition that increases the pressure inside the eye higher than normal is called ocular hypertension. Usually, in people with this condition, there is no damage to the optic nerve. Moreover, this disorder often refers to high intraocular pressure (IOP) or high pressure inside the eye. One of the most common causes of this […]
A mental health condition that involves extreme preoccupation with perfectionism, organization, and control is called obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). People who suffer from this mental disorder have rigid beliefs and need to have control of themselves, others, and situations. Usually, people do not allow for any flexibility and are usually unable to compromise with others. […]
A health condition in which certain blockages in the body affect the ability to urinate is called obstructive uropathy. While it usually causes pain and infection, it may also cause other symptoms. In most cases, obstructive uropathy occurs due to kidney stones, an enlarged prostate gland, strictures, and cancer. However, this is a treatable condition, […]
A condition that causes you to stop breathing during sleep because of a blockage in the windpipe is called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It also causes frequent wake-ups during nighttime, which leads to daytime exhaustion and other frustrating symptoms. People who leave this disorder untreated may experience some serious and even life-threatening complications. In most […]
A health condition in which a person experiences an intense fear of gaining weight is called obesophobia (also known as pocrescophobia). While people frequently think about their weight and go on diets, people with this condition go to extremes. For example, undereating, starving, over-exercising, or avoiding activities involving food. Moreover, they continue to fear weight […]
A rare blood disorder that is caused when the body produces abnormal mast cells that multiply is called systemic mastocytosis. In normal circumstances, mast cells help defend the body against intruders (such as allergens). In people with this disorder, the body makes too many of these cells, which leads to a continuous allergic response. Furthermore, […]
A condition that causes swelling in the synovial membrane that lines some joints is called synovitis. This condition occurs commonly in people with arthritis. Commonly, doctors treat this condition with treatments based on which joint is affected and the severity of the symptoms. Generally, any joint in the body has a synovial membrane that can […]
A complication of a severe form of conjunctivitis is called symblepharon. Conjunctivitis is a disorder that causes inflammation of the surface of the eye. However, the conjunctiva is a membrane that lines the whites of the eyes and the insides of the eyelids. This complication of conjunctivitis is an adhesion between these two layers. In […]
A health condition in which bleeding occurs below one of the thin layers that cover and protect the brain is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). In general, this condition is a medical emergency that needs immediate treatment. Commonly, it is caused by head trauma or a ruptured brain aneurysm. The most common symptom of SAH […]
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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