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Hydrocephalus: complications of shunts in children
What is it about ? The brain and spinal cord are soft, fragile tissues that are protected from shock by cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid is produced in the cavities of…
Hydrocephalus: complications of shunts in adults
What is it about ? The brain and spinal cord are soft, fragile tissues that are protected from shock by cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid, about 500 ml per day, is…
Hiccups
What is it about ? Hiccups are caused by the sudden contraction of the diaphragm and the muscles between the ribs, followed by the closing of the glottis. Hiccups can…
Hirsutism (excessive hair growth in women)
What is it about ? By hirsutism is meant excessive hair growth in women in areas where they are normally present in men, but not in women, such as the…
Genital herpes
What is it about ? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). This virus is very contagious. Once you are…
Hernias in children
What is it about ? A hernia is a piece of tissue that comes out of the body cavity in which it is normally located. This is the case, for…
Hernias in adults
What is it about ? A hernia is a protrusion of tissue protruding from the body cavity that usually contains it. The best known examples are lumbar disc herniation and…
Viral hepatitis
What is it about ?Hepatitis literally refers to inflammation of the liver and can have different causes. This patient guide deals exclusively with viral hepatitis. To date, 7 hepatitis viruses…
Autoimmune hepatitis
What is it about ? Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. The adjective “autoimmune” means that the cause is an immune system reaction against liver cells. It is still unclear…
Hemorrhoids
What is it about ? Hemorrhoids are “varicose veins” in the veins located under the lining of the anus called hemorrhoidal veins. They often appear following strong pushing efforts, for…
Cerebral hemorrhage
What is it about ? A cerebral hemorrhage is bleeding in the brain and can be considered a form of stroke. Stroke is a disease that affects the bloodstream in…
Hemochromatosis
What is it about ? Hemochromatosis is a disease characterized by an accumulation of iron in the body, especially in the liver, skin and pancreas, but also sometimes in the…
Bullying at school
What is it about ? Harassment is hurtful behavior on the part of a stalker (personally or in a group) towards a victim. This kind of inappropriate and inappropriate attitude…
Ectopic pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy
What is it about ? In the case of an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg does not grow inside, but outside the uterus. It grows in the wrong place which…
Stomach flu (acute gastrointestinal infection)
What is it about ? An acute gastrointestinal infection is an infection of the digestive tract caused by a virus or bacteria. In infants and toddlers, rotavirus is the main…
Flu
What is it about ? The flu is caused by a virus that spreads through the air and through direct contact with infected people (cough, sneezing, shaking / holding hands,…
Mole (nevus)
What is it about ? A mole (nevus) is a brownish-black patch on the skin. This stain is the result of an accumulation of cells that contain colored substances (pigment…
Drop
What is it about ? Gout is a rheumatic disease characterized by the deposit of uric acid crystals in a joint (usually the big toe) causing an inflammatory reaction. The…
Swelling of the scrotum or a palpable mass in the scrotum
What is it about ? Swelling of the scrotum or the presence of a palpable mass in the scrotum can be explained in different ways: Fluid buildup in the membrane…
Swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) and other cervical swelling in children
What is it about ?Sensitive and / or visible cervical swelling often occurs in children. Some appear suddenly, while others are there but have not been noticed for a long…