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Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Helicobacter pylori infection is a bacterial infection of the stomach that can cause gastritis, ulcers, and sometimes long-term digestive complications.…

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Hemifacial Spasm

Hemifacial spasm is a neurological condition causing involuntary twitching or tightening of muscles on one side of the face, usually…

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Hemiplegia

Hemiplegia is paralysis or severe weakness affecting one side of the body, including the arm, leg, and often the face.…

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Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis is a condition in which the body absorbs and stores too much iron, which can gradually damage the liver,…

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Hemolytic Anemia

Hemolytic anemia is a condition in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than the body can replace them, reducing…

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Hemolytic Uremic

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a serious condition in which damaged small blood vessels destroy red blood cells, lower platelet…

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Hemophilia

Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly because certain clotting factors are missing…

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Hemoptysis

Hemoptysis is coughing up blood from the lower respiratory tract and can result from infections, chronic lung disease, airway inflammation,…

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Hemorrhagic Stroke

Hemorrhagic stroke is a medical emergency caused by bleeding in or around the brain, which can damage brain tissue and…

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Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum or around the anus that can cause bleeding, itching, pain, and discomfort…

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Hepatitis

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. It is most often caused by hepatitis A, B, C, D or E viruses,…

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Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus, usually spread through contaminated food, water, or…

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Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can range from a short-term illness to a chronic…

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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that primarily affects the liver and can lead to inflammation, scarring, and long-term liver…

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Hepatitis E

Hepatitis E is a viral liver infection that usually causes short-term inflammation and is managed mainly with supportive care while…

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Hepatoblastoma

Hepatoblastoma is a rare cancer of the liver that develops almost only in very young children, usually before age three.…

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Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common primary liver cancer, usually arising in damaged or cirrhotic liver tissue and managed according…

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Hereditary Nephropathy

Hereditary nephropathy is kidney disease caused by an inherited gene change, covering conditions such as Alport syndrome and polycystic kidney…

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Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

Hereditary spastic paraplegia is a group of rare inherited disorders in which the long nerve fibers of the spinal cord…

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Hereditary Spherocytosis

Hereditary spherocytosis is an inherited red blood cell disorder in which unusually sphere-shaped cells break down too easily, leading to…

  • 5 doctors
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Herniated Disc

A herniated disc occurs when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through its outer layer and irritates nearby…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers
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