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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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Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that can cause dehydration, weight loss, and difficulty…

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Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is a condition in which sweat glands produce more perspiration than the body needs, often affecting the underarms, palms,…

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Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia is a condition in which fats such as cholesterol and triglycerides are too high in the blood, increasing the…

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Hyperlipidemia / Dyslipidemia

Hyperlipidemia / dyslipidemia means the fats in your blood, mainly cholesterol and triglycerides, are at unhealthy levels. It usually causes…

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Hyperopia

Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a refractive error in which light focuses behind the retina, making near vision blurry and sometimes…

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Hyperparathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone, causing imbalances in calcium and affecting…

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Hyperprolactinemia

Hyperprolactinemia is a condition in which prolactin levels are abnormally high, often causing menstrual changes, infertility, breast milk production outside…

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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an inflammatory lung disease caused by repeated inhalation of environmental allergens that trigger an immune reaction in…

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Hypertension

Hypertension is persistently high blood pressure that can damage the heart, brain, kidneys, and blood vessels if left uncontrolled. At…

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Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much hormone, speeding up the body’s metabolism and causing…

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a disease in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick, making it harder for the heart to…

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Hypogonadism

Hypogonadism is a condition in which the body does not produce enough sex hormones, such as testosterone in men or…

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Hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism is a disorder in which the parathyroid glands produce too little parathyroid hormone, causing low calcium and high phosphorus…

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