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Hypopituitarism

Hypopituitarism is a condition in which the pituitary gland does not produce enough hormones, affecting growth, metabolism, fertility, stress response,…

  • 12 doctors
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Hypospadias

Hypospadias is a congenital condition in which the urethral opening is located on the underside of the penis rather than…

  • 12 doctors

Hypotension

Hypotension means blood pressure that is lower than normal, often described as a reading below about 90/60 mmHg. It is…

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  • 7 answers

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones, slowing the body’s metabolism and causing…

  • 12 doctors

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury caused by a shortage of oxygen and blood flow to the brain, most…

  • 8 doctors
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IgA Nephropathy

IgA nephropathy is a kidney disease in which an immune protein called IgA builds up in the filters of the…

  • 12 doctors

IgG4-Related Disease

IgG4-related disease is a rare, chronic immune-mediated condition in which antibody-producing immune cells and scar tissue build up in organs…

  • 7 answers

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura is a condition in which the immune system destroys platelets, increasing the risk of easy bruising, bleeding,…

  • 5 doctors
  • 7 answers

Impacted Tooth

An impacted tooth is a tooth that has failed to fully emerge through the gum into its normal position, usually…

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Impacted Wisdom Tooth

An impacted wisdom tooth is a third molar that does not fully emerge because it is blocked by the jawbone,…

  • 12 doctors

Impetigo

Impetigo is a common, highly contagious bacterial skin infection, usually caused by staph or strep bacteria, that produces red sores…

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  • 7 answers

In-Toeing (Pigeon Toes)

In-toeing, or pigeon toes, means the feet point inward when a child walks. It is very common in young children…

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Incisional Hernia

An incisional hernia is a bulge of tissue through a weakness in the abdominal wall that develops at the site…

  • 5 doctors
  • 7 answers

Increased Intracranial Pressure

Increased intracranial pressure is a rise in pressure inside the skull caused by brain swelling, bleeding, a tumor, infection, or…

  • 7 answers

Infant Colic

Infant colic is frequent, intense, hard-to-soothe crying in an otherwise healthy baby, usually starting in the first weeks of life,…

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  • 7 answers

Infectious Mononucleosis

Infectious mononucleosis is a viral illness, usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, that commonly leads to fever, sore throat, swollen…

  • 5 doctors
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Infective Endocarditis

Infective endocarditis is a serious infection of the heart’s inner lining or valves, usually caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream…

  • 12 doctors
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Infertility

Infertility is the inability to achieve a pregnancy after twelve months of regular unprotected intercourse, or six months if the…

  • 5 doctors
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