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Herpes Zoster

Herpes zoster, or shingles, is a viral infection caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus, typically leading to a painful,…

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Hiatal Hernia

A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach moves up through the diaphragm into the chest, which can cause…

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes painful lumps, abscesses, and tunnels under the skin, usually in…

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High-Risk Pregnancy

A high-risk pregnancy is one in which the mother, baby, or both face a higher-than-usual chance of complications because of…

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Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia is a condition in which the hip socket does not fully cover or properly support the ball of…

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Hip Fracture

A hip fracture is a break in the upper part of the thigh bone near the hip joint, usually causing…

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Hip Labral Tear

A hip labral tear is damage to the ring of cartilage that lines the hip socket, often causing groin pain,…

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Hip Osteoarthritis

Hip osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage of the hip gradually wears down, causing pain, stiffness,…

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Hirschsprung Disease

Hirschsprung disease is a congenital condition in which nerve cells are missing from part of the large intestine, so that…

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Hiv Aids

HIV/AIDS refers to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and its most advanced stage, AIDS, when the immune system…

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HIV and AIDS

HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system, and if untreated it can progress to AIDS, the most advanced…

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HIV İnfection

HIV infection is a viral disease that weakens the immune system by attacking key defense cells and, if untreated, can…

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HIV Nephropathy

HIV nephropathy is kidney damage that develops in people living with HIV, either from the virus injuring kidney tissue directly…

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Hives

Hives, medically called urticaria, are raised, itchy welts that appear suddenly when mast cells in the skin release histamine. Individual…

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Hoarseness

Hoarseness is an abnormal change in the voice, such as a raspy, breathy, or strained sound, caused by a problem…

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Hordeolum

A hordeolum, or stye, is a localized infection or inflammation of an eyelid gland that causes a tender, red lump…

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Hormonal Disorders

Hormonal disorders are endocrine conditions in which the body produces too much or too little of a hormone, disrupting functions…

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HPV

HPV (human papillomavirus) is a very common group of viruses spread mainly through skin-to-skin sexual contact. Most infections cause no…

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Huntington Disease

Huntington disease is an inherited brain disorder that gradually affects movement, thinking, and behavior. At Acibadem in Turkey, evaluation focuses…

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Huntington’s Disease

Huntington's disease is an inherited brain disorder caused by an expanded CAG repeat in the HTT gene. It gradually destroys…

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Hydrocele

Hydrocele is a fluid buildup around a testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum and is usually harmless, though it…

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Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain, increasing pressure and potentially affecting brain…

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Hydronephrosis

Hydronephrosis is swelling of one or both kidneys caused by a buildup of urine when its normal flow is blocked…

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Hypercalcemia

Hypercalcemia is a condition in which calcium levels in the blood become too high, often due to overactive parathyroid glands,…

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