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Hypersensitivity to drugs

What is it about ? Hypersensitivity is an abnormal reaction to a specific substance, in this case a drug. The medicine...

Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn syndrome)

What is it about ? Each of the two kidneys is surmounted by an adrenal gland. Each of the two adrenal...

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...

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....

Hiccups

What is it about ? Hiccups are caused by the sudden contraction of the diaphragm and the muscles between the ribs, followed...

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...

Genital herpes

What is it about ? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)....

Hernias in children

What is it about ? A hernia is a piece of tissue that comes out of the body cavity in which it...

Hernias in adults

What is it about ? A hernia is a protrusion of tissue protruding from the body cavity that usually contains it. ...

Viral hepatitis

What is it about ?Hepatitis literally refers to inflammation of the liver and can have different causes. This patient guide deals...

Autoimmune hepatitis

What is it about ? Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. The adjective "autoimmune" means that the cause is an immune...

Hemorrhoids

What is it about ? Hemorrhoids are "varicose veins" in the veins located under the lining of the anus called...

Cerebral hemorrhage

What is it about ? A cerebral hemorrhage is bleeding in the brain and can be considered a form of stroke. ...

Hemochromatosis

What is it about ? Hemochromatosis is a disease characterized by an accumulation of iron in the body, especially in the liver,...

Bullying at school

What is it about ? Harassment is hurtful behavior on the part of a stalker (personally or in a group) towards a...

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...

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....

Flu

What is it about ? The flu is caused by a virus that spreads through the air and through direct contact with...

Mole (nevus)

What is it about ? A mole (nevus) is a brownish-black patch on the skin. This stain is the...

Drop

What is it about ? Gout is a rheumatic disease characterized by the deposit of uric acid crystals in a joint (usually...
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