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Diseases and Medical Conditions G-I provides down-to-earth, comprehensive definitions of hundreds of ailments and illnesses beginning with the letters G-I. Each listing identifies causes, incidence and risk factors, notes symptoms, outlines tests and discusses treatments and support groups where applicable.

Featured Article:  Herpes Esophagitis

Herpes esophagitis is a viral infection of the esophagus that causes ulcers. Learn about herpes esophagitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. See more »

Heart Disease

Heart diseases or cardiovascular disorders are any disorder impairing heart functions. Learn about heart disease causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Heart Disease - Resources

Heart disease resources. Heart disease support, information and contacts.

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Heart Disease And Vitamin E

Vitamin E and heart disease studies show eating foods rich with vitamin E or antioxidants may lower the risk of heart disease. Learn about Vitamin E and heart disease studies and medical recommendations.

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Heart Disease And Women

Heart disease is the leading killer of women over the age of 25. Learn about heart disease in women causes, risks and information.

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Heart Failure

Heart failure is a disorder where the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently. Learn about heart failure causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Heart-healthy Diet In-Depth

Heart-healthy diets can help you maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and lipids. Learn about heart-healthy diets and how they can help.

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Helicobacter Pylori

Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria responsible for most ulcers and chronic gastritis. Learn about Helicobacter pylori risks, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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HELLP Syndrome

HELLP syndrome is a group of symptoms in pregnant women with certain conditions. Learn about HELLP syndrome causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Hemangioma

Hemangiomas are abnormally dense collections of blood vessels in skin or organs. Learn about hemangioma causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis, a disorder interfering with iron metabolism, leads to many medical complications. Learn about hemochromatosis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Hemoglobin C Disease

Hemoglobin C disease is a genetic blood disorder causing chronic anemia. Learn about hemoglobin C disease causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Hemoglobinopathy

Hemoglobinopathy is a group of rare inherited disorders involving abnormal hemoglobin structures. Learn about hemoglobinopathy causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Hemolytic Anemia

Hemolytic anemia is a lack of red blood cells due to intrinsic or extrinsic factors. Learn about hemolytic anemia types, causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Hemolytic Anemia Caused By Chemicals And Toxins

Hemolytic anemia caused by chemicals and toxins is hemolytic anemia not caused by disease. Learn about Hemolytic anemia caused by chemicals and toxins symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Hemolytic-uremic Syndrome (HUS)

Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS), caused by E. coli bacteria, causes kidney failure and hemolytic anemia. Learn about HUS causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Hemophilia

Hemophilia, a hereditary disorder where blood takes a long time to clot, causes abnormal bleeding. Learn about hemophilia types, causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Hemophilia A

Hemophilia A is a disorder of blood clotting due to factor VIII deficiency. Learn about hemophilia A causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Hemophilia B

Hemophilia B is a disorder of blood clotting due to factor IX deficiency. Learn about hemophilia B causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Hemorrhagic Stroke

Hemorrhagic stroke involves brain bleeding due to a wide variety of diseases and conditions. Learn about hemorrhagic stroke causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are painfully swollen rectal or anal veins due to pressure, infections or diseases. Learn about hemorrhoid causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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