Hypothyroidism
A child may be born with hypothyroidism (this is called congenital hypothyroidism) or may develop the condition at any time in life (acquired hypothyroidism). Hypothyroidism is underactivity of the thyroid gland - an important gland found in the ... [... more]
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Herceptin
Herceptin is the brand name of a medicine called trastuzumab. It is a medicine that can stop the growth of breast cancer and sometimes reduce the size of the tumour. Herceptin is given by a drip into a vein, through a fine tube. It can be given ... [... more]
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Online website
If you would like access to 24-hour health information you may want to make NHS Direct your home page. Follow these steps for your Internet browser and have a world of health care at your fingertips. Under the 'General' tab you will see a box ... [... more]
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Hyperactivity
Hyperactivity, information from the Mental Health Foundation Also known as hyperkinetic disorder (HKD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A state of overactive restlessness and concentration problems to the extent that learning ... [... more]
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Tapeworm infections
Tapeworms are parasites that can live in people's intestines. A parasite is an animal or plant that lives in, or on, another animal or plant (the parasite's host). Tapeworms can be passed to humans from animals through contaminated food or water, ... [... more]
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Hyperemesis gravidarum
Some women are affected by severe sickness throughout pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time when many women are said to bloom. But for some, severe sickness can threaten their health and that of their unborn child. Morning sickness is common among ... [... more]
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Hydatidiform mole
Dr Rob Hicks looks at the consequences when a hydatidiform mole forms in pregnancy, in place of a foetus. An in-depth look at a condition that affects as many as one in 1,000 pregnancies in the UK. A hydatiform mole is a growth that forms inside ... [... more]
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Haemospermia (blood in the semen)
Finding blood in your semen is frightening, but it's important to get it checked out by a doctor to rule out any serious causes. When semen changes from its usual cream-white colour to white with 'a hint of pink', or is bloodstained, it's called ... [... more]
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Piles (haemorrhoids)
Piles are swellings that develop from three pads or cushions of tissue that line the anal canal or back passage. This tissue is normal - it acts as a compressible lining that allows the anus to close completely, so avoiding leakage. Piles are ... [... more]
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HIV and AIDS in children
HIV can affect people of all genders, races and ages, including children. Most children with the disease are infected while in the womb or during birth. HIV is a viral infection that causes a chronic life-threatening condition acquired immune ... [... more]
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Haemophilia
A guide to the inherited disorder haemophilia, plus where to go for support Haemophilia is known to run in European royal families and, notably, the son of the last Russian tsar was badly affected. But how's it passed on through families and what ... [... more]
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Hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis occurs when one or both kidneys swell up because something is blocking the urine flow. Put an obstruction anywhere along a water pipe, try and pump water through the pipe, and a build-up of pressure occurs. Unless this pressure is ... [... more]
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