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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:  Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a lung inflammation caused by occupational exposure to allergens. Learn about hypersensitivity pneumonitis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention. See more »

Hereditary Urea Cycle Abnormality

Hereditary urea cycle abnormality is a deficiency in urea cycle critical enzymes. Learn about hereditary urea cycle abnormality causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Hernia

Hernia occurs when a portion of an organ protrudes through the thin abdominal muscular wall. Learn about hernia causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (slipped Disk)

Herniated nucleus pulposus is a slipped disc along the spinal cord due to trauma or strenuous activity. Learn about herniated nucleus pulposus causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Herpangina

Herpangina information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of Herpangina.

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Herpes Esophagitis

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

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Herpes Labialis (oral Herpes Simplex)

Herpes labialis (oral Herpes simplex) is a viral infection in and around the mouth. Learn about herpes labialis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Herpes Simplex

Herpes simplex is an infection of the mouth or genitals by the herpes simplex virus. Learn about herpes simplex causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Herpes Zoster

Herpes zoster or shingles, is an acute infection causing painful, blistering rash. Learn about herpes zoster causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Herpetic Stomatitis

Herpetic stomatitis is a viral infection of the mouth that causes ulcers. Learn about herpetic stomatitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Hiatal Hernia

Hiatal hernia is where a portion of the stomach protrudes upwards through the diaphragm into the chest. Learn about hiatal hernia causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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High Arch

High arches or pes cavus, an excessively elevated foot arch, can cause significant disability. Learn about high arch causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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High Blood Cholesterol And Triglycerides

High blood cholesterol and triglycerides is a lipid disorder that increases the risk of heart disease. Learn about high blood cholesterol and triglycerides causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Hirschsprung’s Disease

Hirschsprung's disease is an obstruction of the large intestines from impaired muscle contractions. Learn about Hirschsprung’s disease causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Histiocytosis

Histiocytosis is a group of symptoms from an abnormal increase in histiocyte cells. Learn about histiocytosis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Histoplasmosis

Histoplasmosis is a fungal lung infection that can spread to other organs. Learn about histoplasmosis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Histoplasmosis - Acute (primary) Pulmonary

Histoplasmosis - acute (primary) pulmonary is a fungal lung infection from inhaling spores. Learn about acute pulmonary histoplasmosis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Histoplasmosis - Chronic Pulmonary

Chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis is a fungal respiratory infection acquired from fungal spore inhalation. Learn about chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Histoplasmosis - Disseminated

Histoplasmosis – disseminated is an infection spread from other organs. Learn about disseminated histoplasmosis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Histrionic Personality Disorder

Histrionic personality disorder shows a pattern of excessive emotional expression and need for approval. Learn about histrionic personality disorder causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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HIV Infection

HIV infection is a viral infection caused by the HIV virus that gradually destroys the immune system. Learn about HIV infection causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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