Health Conditions

Heart bypass

A coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgical procedure used to treat coronary heart disease. It diverts blood around narrowed or clogged parts of the major arteries to impro…

Heart failure

Heart failure (HF), often referred to as congestive heart failure (CHF), means that the heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly. It usually occurs because the heart…

Heart failure

Heart transplant

A heart transplant is an operation to replace a damaged or failing heart with a healthy heart from a donor who has recently died. It may be recommended when a person's life is at r…

Heart-lung transplant

A heart-lung transplant is a major and rarely performed surgical procedure where a person's diseased heart and lungs are replaced with those of a recently deceased donor.

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are two potentially serious conditions that can occur if you get too hot.

Heavy Periods

Some women lose an excessive amount of blood during their period.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis is the term used to describe inflammationof the liver. It's usuallythe result ofa viral infection or liver damage caused by drinking alcohol.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus that is spread in the poo of an infected person.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis Bisan infection of the liver caused by a virus that's spread through blood and body fluids.

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a virus that can infect the liver.If left untreated,it can sometimes cause serious and potentially life-threatening damage tothe liver over many years.

Herbal medicines

Herbal medicines are those with active ingredients made from plant parts, such as leaves, roots or flowers. However, being 'natural' doesn't necessarily mean they're safe for you t…

Herbal Teas

Herbal teas — less called tisanes are beverages made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices, or other plant material in hot water. The term "herbal tea" is often used in c…

Herceptin

Herceptin is the brand name of a medicine called trastuzumab. It's used to treat some types of Breast cancer , oesophageal cancer and stomach cancer .

Hereditary neuropathy with pressure palsies (HNPP)

Hereditary neuropathy with pressure palsies (HNPP) is an inherited nerve disorder that typically causes numbness, tingling and muscle weakness.

Hernia

A herniaoccurs whenan internalpart of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.

Hernia, femoral

A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.

Herpes simplex eye infections

Herpes simplex eye infections are a relatively commonand potentially serious type of eye infection.

Herpes simplex virus

Cold sores are small blisters that develop on the lips oraround the mouth. They're caused by the herpes simplex virusand usually clear up without treatment within 7 to 10 days.

Herpes zoster virus

Chickenpox is a common illness that mainly affects children and causes anitchy,spotty rash.

Herpes, genital

Genital herpes is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It causes painful blisters on the genitals and the surrounding areas. As genital herpes can be passed…

Hiatus hernia

A hiatus hernia, or hiatal hernia,is when part ofthe stomach squeezes up into the chest through an opening ("hiatus") inthe diaphragm.

Hidradenitis suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, long-term skin condition that causes Abscess and scarring on the skin.

High blood pressure

Heart & Vascular

High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.