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Gum Enlargement

Gum enlargement, also called gingival overgrowth or hyperplasia, is an increase in the size of the gum tissue around the…

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Gum Recession

Gum recession is when the gum tissue around a tooth pulls back or wears away, exposing the root. It is…

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Gynaecomastia

Gynaecomastia is benign enlargement of breast gland tissue in boys and men, caused by a shift in the balance between…

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Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is the benign enlargement of male breast tissue, usually caused by hormonal imbalance, certain medications, weight changes, or underlying…

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Hairy Cell Leukemia

Hairy cell leukemia is a rare, slow-growing cancer of B lymphocytes that accumulate in the bone marrow and spleen, causing…

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Halitosis

Halitosis is persistent bad breath, usually caused by bacterial buildup in the mouth, gum disease, dry mouth, or sometimes conditions…

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Hallux Valgus

Hallux valgus is a deformity in which the big toe gradually shifts toward the other toes, creating a bony prominence…

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Hand Injuries

Hand injuries are damage to the bones, joints, tendons, nerves, ligaments, or soft tissues of the hand, often causing pain,…

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Hand İnjury

A hand injury is damage to the bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels, or soft tissues of the hand,…

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Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a common viral infection that causes fever and a blister-like rash on the hands, feet, and inside…

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Harlequin Fetus Syndrome

Harlequin fetus syndrome, or harlequin ichthyosis, is a very rare inherited skin disorder caused by mutations in the ABCA12 gene.…

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Hashimoto Thyroiditis

Hashimoto thyroiditis is a long-term autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, gradually reducing its ability…

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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system gradually attacks the thyroid gland, often leading to chronic…

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Head and Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancer is a group of cancers that can develop in the mouth, throat, voice box, nasal cavity,…

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Head and Neck Paragangliomas

Head and neck paragangliomas are rare, usually benign, slow-growing tumors that arise from small clusters of nerve tissue near the…

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Head Cancer

Head cancer is an informal term, not a medical diagnosis. It usually refers to head and neck cancers of the…

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Headache Medicine

Headache medicine is the medical specialty, usually practiced by neurologists, that diagnoses and treats headache disorders such as migraine, tension-type…

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Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is a partial or complete reduction in the ability to hear, caused by problems in the outer, middle,…

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Heart Attack

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is suddenly blocked, causing damage that requires…

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Heart Block

Heart block is a problem with the heart’s electrical conduction system that slows or interrupts the signals controlling the heartbeat,…

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Heart Failure

Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs, causing…

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Heart Murmur

A heart murmur is an extra or unusual sound heard during a heartbeat, often caused by harmless changes in blood…

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Heart Palpitations

Heart palpitations are sensations of a fast, pounding, fluttering, or irregular heartbeat, often caused by stress, stimulants, hormonal changes, or…

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Heart Rhythm Disorders

Heart rhythm disorders, or arrhythmias, occur when the heart's electrical signals misfire, causing it to beat too fast, too slow,…

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