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Knowing the difference between heartburn or angina symptoms can help you better handle the situation. This eMedTV resource lists symptoms for both conditions and explains how they differ from symptoms that may indicate a heart attack.
If you have chest pain, you may wonder if you're having heartburn or heart attack symptoms. This eMedTV Web page talks about the differences between these two conditions and explains what to do if you're not sure about which one you're experiencing.
One of the most common heartburn symptoms is chest pain, as this eMedTV article explains. The discomfort usually starts in the middle of the chest and can move up through the throat. This article also compares heartburn symptoms with GERD symptoms.
Heartburn treatment typically begins with diet and lifestyle changes. As this eMedTV article explains, medication can be taken if the patient does not find relief through things like reducing stress and avoiding trigger foods.
Because the symptoms of heartburn vs. angina are so similar, it can be difficult to tell them apart. As this eMedTV resource explains, both conditions can cause pain in the middle of the chest. However, angina can also cause nausea and fatigue.
As this portion of the eMedTV archives explains, headaches can occur when certain triggers affect specific nerves. This page also describes how your healthcare provider may diagnose your headache. Heatache is a common misspelling of headaches.
| Heavy Bleeding During Late Pregnancy |
Heavy bleeding during late pregnancy is discussed in this video segment.
Headaches can vary in the frequency of the pain, the location of the pain, and how long the pain lasts. This eMedTV page explores some of the differences between the various types of headaches. Hedache is a common misspelling of headaches.
Help for Autism Spectrum Disorder Children
The key to getting help for autism spectrum disorder children often involves learning about special programs. This eMedTV article discusses programs that provide help for autism spectrum disorder children and offers tips for parents seeking help.
| Helpful Resources (Following Liver Donation) |
As this clip explains, surrounding yourself with supportive people and good information can be very helpful as you recover from liver donation surgery.
Helpful Resources for Liver Donors
Many helpful resources for liver donors are available to provide support throughout the surgery process. This eMedTV article offers a list of various support networks, such as organ donor Web sites, social workers, and support groups.
Hemorrhoids are characterized by painful, swollen, and inflamed veins around the anus. This eMedTV resource covers the various causes of hemorrhoids and discusses treatment and prevention methods. Hemarroids is a common misspelling of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids are characterized by swollen and inflamed veins around the anus or lower rectum. As this eMedTV article explains, they can develop either inside the anus or under the skin around the anus. Hemerhoids is a common misspelling of hemorrhoids.
A hemorrhoid develops when blood vessels around the anus or lower rectum become swollen. As this eMedTV page explains, strained bowel movements, chronic diarrhea, or pregnancy can lead to hemorrhoids. Hemerroid is a common variation of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoid treatment may involve hemorrhoid creams, stool softeners, and fiber supplements. This page of the eMedTV Web site also covers procedures used to treat hemorrhoids. Hemerroid treatment is a common misspelling of hemorrhoid treatment.
Hemorrhoids are one of the most common colon disorders affecting both men and women. This page of the eMedTV archives briefly explains the condition, including common causes and symptoms. Hemerroids is a common misspelling of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids (swollen or inflamed veins) can develop inside or under the skin around the anus. This eMedTV page describes a common cause of hemorrhoids and links to additional information. Hemmaroids is a common misspelling of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids, a painful condition, occur when veins around the anus or lower rectum become inflamed. This eMedTV resource describes hemorrhoids in detail and explains a common cause for this condition. Hemmeroid is a common variation of hemorrhoids.
Straining to move stool and chronic constipation are among the things that can cause hemorrhoids. This eMedTV page explores hemorrhoids in detail, including who they affect and how to prevent them. Hemmeroids is a common misspelling of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids, as this eMedTV article explains, are a colon condition often caused by straining during a bowel movement. This article also explains other causes of hemorrhoids and ways to prevent them. Hemmorhoid is a common misspelling of hemorrhoids.
Taking warm baths and increasing fluid and fiber intake are often the first steps in hemorrhoid treatment. This eMedTV Web page also discusses other treatments for hemorrhoids. Hemmorhoid treatment is a common misspelling of hemorrhoid treatment.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, hemorrhoids are common colon problems that often involve rectal bleeding or blood in the stool. This page outlines causes, diagnosis, and prevention of hemorrhoids. Hemmorhoids is a common misspelling of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids can be either inside the anus (internal) or under the skin around the anus (external). As this eMedTV Web page explains, both types can often be prevented with exercise and a proper diet. Hemmoroid is a common variation of hemorrhoids..
Hemorrhoid symptoms can range from painful swelling around the anus to blood-covered stool. As this eMedTV article explains, not everyone who has hemorrhoids will experience symptoms. Hemmoroid symptoms is a common misspelling of hemorrhoid symptoms.
Hemorrhoid treatment may involve the use of hemorrhoid cream and fiber supplements. As explained on this eMedTV page, treating hemorrhoids may also involve rubber band ligation. Hemmoroid treatment is a common misspelling of hemorrhoid treatment.
This eMedTV article describes how straining to move stool can make the veins around the anus or lower rectum inflamed and swollen, causing hemorrhoids. This page also discusses hemorrhoids prevention. Hemmoroids is a common misspelling of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoid symptoms can range from blood-covered stool to painful swelling around the anus. This eMedTV article discusses these symptoms and provides a link to more information. Hemmoroids symptoms is a common misspelling of hemorrhoid symptoms.
Hemorrhoids occur when veins around the anus become inflamed and swollen. As this eMedTV page explains, they can result from straining to move stool but also frequently occur during pregnancy. Hemmorrhoids is a common misspelling of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids are swollen or inflamed veins around the anus or lower rectum. This eMedTV segment further explains hemorrhoids and their causes, and provides a link to more detailed information. Hemmroid is a common variation of hemorrhoids.
Stool softeners, fiber supplements, and warm baths may be among the first steps in hemorrhoid treatment. This eMedTV page also discusses surgery as a potential hemorrhoid treatment. Hemmroid treatment is a common misspelling of hemorrhoid treatment.
Hemorrhoids occur when the veins around the anus or lower rectum become swollen and inflamed. This eMedTV resource explains how common hemorrhoids are and lists factors that can contribute to them. Hemmroids is a common misspelling of hemorrhoids.
Hemochromatosis is a disorder in which the intestines absorb too much iron. The information in this eMedTV Web page discusses the types, causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition and provides links to more information.
Hemochromatosis and Who It Affects
This eMedTV resource offers statistics on hemochromatosis and who it affects. Certain groups of people are more likely to develop the condition than others -- for example, Caucasian men -- but other ethnic groups are also affected.
When making a hemochromatosis diagnosis, the doctor often orders blood tests to rule out other conditions. This eMedTV page explains the process and tests uses to either confirm or rule out this disease, including blood tests and a liver biopsy.
The information in this eMedTV Web page offers tips for following a hemochromatosis diet (which should not replace regular treatment). Recommendations are made with regards to vitamin C supplementation, foods to avoid, and alcohol intake.
As this eMedTV page explains, if a child inherits a mutated hemochromatosis gene from each parent, he or she may develop the condition later in life. This page also explains how people who only have one mutated gene are usually silent carriers.
This eMedTV segment covers current areas of focus of hemochromatosis research: genetic mutations and the role of iron in organ damage. The goals of this research are to find more effective treatments and to answer questions about the disease.
Anyone who has a close relative with hemochromatosis should consider being screened for the gene. This eMedTV page explains why these people should have a screening for hemochromatosis and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of current tests.
Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot normally. This eMedTV article provides an overview of hemophilia, including information about how it is diagnosed and treated, and offers links to additional information.
Hemophilia A is the most common form of hemophilia, an inherited bleeding disorder. This page of the eMedTV Web site offers an overview of hemophilia A, including an explanation of how hemophilia A interferes with the normal clotting process.
Hemophilia B is a type of hemophilia that involves a lack of clotting factor 9. This eMedTV article offers an overview of hemophilia B -- which accounts for about 1 in 10 cases of hemophilia -- including information about its symptoms and treatment.
In cases of hemophilia, symptoms of the disease usually involve bleeding and bruising. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at symptoms of hemophilia, which can include unexplained nosebleeds, bleeding in the joints, and blood in the urine.
The most common type of hemophilia treatment is replacement therapy. As explained on this eMedTV page, replacement therapy involves replacing missing clotting factors. This article covers replacement therapy and other treatments for hemophilia.
As explained in this eMedTV resource, treatment for hemophilia may result in certain risks. Some of these hemophilia treatment risks include developing antibodies (which destroy the clotting factors) and getting a disease from human blood factor.
A common colon problem that is prevalent in both men and women is hemorrhoids. This eMedTV Web page discusses how common hemorrhoids are and offers a list of factors that may lead to the condition. Hemorhoid is a common variation of hemorrhoids.
This segment of the eMedTV library offers a brief look at hemorrhoids -- a common colon condition that affects the veins in and around the anus and lower rectum. Hemorhoids is a common misspelling of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids, as this eMedTV page explains, is a condition affecting the veins in and around the anus. They are most often caused by straining during a bowel movement, but can result from other causes. Hemoroid is a common misspelling of hemorrhoids.
This portion of the eMedTV library talks about hemorrhoid symptoms, which can include painful swelling around the anus and bright-red blood covering the stool. Hemoroid symptoms is a common misspelling of hemorrhoid symptoms.
Hemorrhoid treatment often involves taking warm baths and using hemorrhoid cream to help ease symptoms. This eMedTV Web page provides information about several hemorrhoid treatments. Hemoroid treatment is a common misspelling of hemorrhoid treatment.
Hemorrhoids are colon problems common in both men and women. This eMedTV article explains how they can be caused by straining to pass a stool, aging, and other things -- and also lists prevention tips. Hemoroids is a common misspelling of hemorrhoids.
In the case of an internal hemorrhoid, treatment may involve rubber band ligation or infrared coagulation. This eMedTV article discusses these and other hemorrhoid treatments. Hemoroids treatment is a common misspelling of hemorrhoid treatment.
When changes in diet and bowel habits fail to improve symptoms of hemorrhoids, surgery may be recommended. This eMedTV article describes several types of hemorrhoid surgery, such as rubber band ligation and sclerotherapy.