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Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs)
[ad_1] What is it about ? Pulmonary hypertension is a disease defined by too much pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs. Usually, it is caused by a narrowing…
Hypersensitivity to drugs
[ad_1] What is it about ? Hypersensitivity is an abnormal reaction to a specific substance, in this case a drug. The medicine enters the body through the mouth (tablets and…
Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn syndrome)
[ad_1] What is it about ? Each of the two kidneys is surmounted by an adrenal gland. Each of the two adrenal glands is made up of a cortex, located…
Hydrocephalus: complications of shunts in children
[ad_1] 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…
Hydrocephalus: complications of shunts in adults
[ad_1] 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,…
Hiccups
[ad_1] 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…
Hirsutism (excessive hair growth in women)
[ad_1] 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…
Genital herpes
[ad_1] 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…
Hernias in children
[ad_1] 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,…
Hernias in adults
[ad_1] 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…
Viral hepatitis
[ad_1] 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…
Autoimmune hepatitis
[ad_1] 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…
Hemorrhoids
[ad_1] 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,…
Cerebral hemorrhage
[ad_1] 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…
Hemochromatosis
[ad_1] 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…
Bullying at school
[ad_1] 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…
Ectopic pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy
[ad_1] 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…
Stomach flu (acute gastrointestinal infection)
[ad_1] 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…
Flu
[ad_1] 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…
Mole (nevus)
[ad_1] 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…