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Hemochromatosis
This liver condition usually runs in families. It causes your body to absorb too much…
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Learn about hemodialysis and the risks and benefits of this procedure to treat kidney failure.
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Learn why this blood test is done, how to prepare for it and what the…
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Damage to the small blood vessels in the kidneys can cause clots that clog the…
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In this inherited disorder, the blood lacks one of several clot-forming proteins. The result is…
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There are many effective options for easing the discomfort of these swollen veins in the…
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Know how to relieve painful, swollen veins in the anus and rectum during pregnancy.
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Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this illness, also called IgA vasculitis, that…
Continue ReadingHepatic artery infusion pump (HAIP) chemotherapy
Learn about this specialized chemotherapy treatment that targets cancer in the liver.
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This serious liver condition can harm your brain and lead to coma or death. Find…
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This contagious liver infection is caused by a virus. Learn more about its symptoms, treatment…
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This serious liver infection is caused by a virus that spreads easily. Learn about the…
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HBV and HCV are viruses that cause liver disease. The symptoms may be the same.…
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Many people with this infection don't know they have it. Find out about symptoms and…
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An HCV antibody test shows whether you've ever come into contact with the virus that…
Continue ReadingHepatitis C: How common is sexual transmission?
Although hepatitis C is highly contagious, the risk of sexual transmission is very low.
Continue ReadingHepatitis C: What happens in end-stage liver disease?
End-stage complications of hepatitis C include liver failure and liver cancer.
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Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for this type of liver cancer.
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This lung condition causes low oxygen levels and shortness of breath in people who have…
Continue ReadingHER2-positive breast cancer: What is it?
HER2-positive breast cancer tends to be more aggressive than other types of breast cancer. Treatments…
Continue ReadingHerbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix
Some herbal supplements can have dangerous interactions with heart medications.
Continue ReadingHerbal treatment for anxiety: Is it effective?
Herbal treatment for anxiety: A Mayo Clinic expert discusses safety and effectiveness.
Continue ReadingHerd immunity and COVID-19: What you need to know
Get the facts about coronavirus and herd immunity.
Continue ReadingHereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
This inherited blood vessel condition can cause bad nosebleeds, strokes, bleeding in the digestive tract…
Continue ReadingHerniated disk
This condition occurs most often in the lower back. In many cases, it causes no…
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A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach bulges into the chest. It can…
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Caused by spasms of your diaphragm that you can't control, hiccups are usually harmless. Rarely,…
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Find out what to expect during a HIDA scan — a nuclear imaging procedure used…
Continue ReadingHidradenitis suppurativa
This condition causes small, painful lumps to form where your skin rubs together. The lumps…
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