eMedTV Conditions & Diseases A-Z
As this eMedTV article explains, herpes encephalitis is a rapidly progressing disease and the single most important cause of fatal sporadic encephalitis in the United States. This page on eMedTV site provides an overview of herpes encephalitis.
Herpes zoster is a condition that is characterized by symptoms such as a rash and pain. As this page from the eMedTV archives explains, it is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. This page offers an in-depth look at herpes zoster.
Herpes zoster oticus is a common complication of shingles. As this eMedTV article explains, it may result in hearing loss and facial paralysis. This segment offers an in-depth look at the symptoms, treatment, and prognosis of herpes zoster oticus.
Until recently, Hib disease was a cause of serious (often deadly) infections in children under age five. This eMedTV resource tells you what you need to know about Hib, including information on its symptoms, transmission, and prevention.
People with an average blood pressure reading of more than 140/90 have high blood pressure. This section of the eMedTV library explains high blood pressure in detail, including types, causes, and treatment options.
Effects of high cholesterol due to atherosclerosis include angina, heart attack, and stroke. This eMedTV Web page highlights these and other health risks associated with this condition and also explains treatment options.
Causes of high prolactin levels may include such things as pregnancy, breastfeeding, and a prolactinoma. This eMedTV article discusses these and other possible causes of high prolactin levels, including hypothyroidism and certain medications.
As this eMedTV article explains, high levels of triglycerides (the compounds that store fat and create energy within the body) can lead to health problems such as heart disease and heart attack. This page offers an overview of high triglycerides.
Hirschsprung's disease, an illness of the large intestine, is characterized by severe constipation. This eMedTV article describes the condition in more detail, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) gradually makes the body unable to fight certain cancers and infections. This eMedTV Web page discusses the diagnosis, prevention, transmission, and symptoms of HIV and AIDS.
Hodgkin's disease is a type of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Hodgkin's disease, including information about its symptoms as well as treatment options for the cancer.
Hodgkin's lymphoma is an uncommon form of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. This eMedTV Web page provides an introduction to Hodgkin's lymphoma, including a discussion of its symptoms and information about its diagnosis and treatment.
Hog cholera is a contagious disease that can occur in swine, and is caused by a virus. This portion of the eMedTV archives describes prevention, transmission, and symptoms of the three types of hog cholera, and what would happen during an outbreak.
Hot tub rash infections are caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is a common bacteria in water and soil. This eMedTV resource discusses hot tub rash in detail, including symptoms and treatment options.
This segment of the eMedTV library discusses house dust allergy in detail, including what it's made of. It's not just dirt, but a collection of particles that can cause allergies. Strategies for minimizing allergens in the home are also offered.
This section of the eMedTV library contains a wealth of information on HPV (human papillomavirus). The articles in this section cover a wide range of subjects, ranging from transmission and symptoms to treatment and prevention.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause of genital warts. However, as this eMedTV page explains, many infected people have no symptoms. This article gives a general overview of HPV, including information about diagnosis, transmission, and treatment.
Huntington's disease is a progressive brain disorder that is the result of a genetic defect. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Huntington's disease, including information about how the disorder is inherited, diagnosed, and treated.
This eMedTV page talks about hydrocephalus ("water on the brain"), a condition where extra fluid builds up in the brain and causes pressure. This article explains hydrocephalus in detail, including information on its symptoms and treatment.
When pressure inside blood vessels is too high, it is called hypertension. As this eMedTV resource explains, the cause is often unknown and symptoms can go unnoticed. Changes in diet and medications are common approaches in treating hypertension.
Hypertension increases the risk of heart attack and stroke by making the pressure inside blood vessels too high. This eMedTV article describes hypertension in detail, including why blood pressure matters and associated health risks.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a disease that causes inflammation and scarring in the lungs. This eMedTV Web page provides a complete overview of the condition, including information on possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Impotence, more commonly known today as erectile dysfunction (ED), generally refers to the repeated inability to get or keep an erection. This eMedTV resource explains how impotence is caused and possible treatment options.
The most common type of botulism is infant botulism, which makes up approximately 75 percent of all cases each year. This eMedTV segment explains infant botulism in detail, including causes, symptoms, treatments, and prognosis.
Even though they spit up and vomit, most babies with infant GERD are healthy and happy. This eMedTV segment examines gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants and also describes feeding and sleeping modifications that can help reduce symptoms.
Infectious arthritis is a general term that refers to joint inflammation caused by germs. This eMedTV article describes some of the different types of infectious arthritis (such as septic arthritis) and explains how they are diagnosed and treated.
With inflammatory breast cancer, cancer cells block lymph vessels in the skin of the breast, causing it to appear red and swollen. This eMedTV article discusses inflammatory breast cancer in detail, including possible symptoms and treatment options.
An estimated 10 to 20% of Americans come down with influenza each year -- a highly contagious respiratory infection. This page of the eMedTV website describes symptoms of influenza, how it is transmitted, and who is most at risk from it.
Inhalation anthrax is a rare form of anthrax infection caused by breathing in anthrax bacteria or spores. This eMedTV article discusses inhalation anthrax in detail, including information about its symptoms and treatment.
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that prevents a person from getting a full night's sleep. This eMedTV resource describes the types of articles contained in this eMedTV channel and explains how to navigate the page to find the information you need.
Insomnia is the inability to get enough sleep. This portion of the eMedTV library describes the causes, effects, types, and treatment of this condition. It also discusses how much sleep most people need and gives statistics about insomnia.
This eMedTV article explains that internal hemorrhoids is a condition that occurs due to increased pressure within the internal hemorrhoidal veins. This Web page offers an in-depth look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition.
Interstitial cystitis is a bladder condition that can cause pain, as well as a frequent need to urinate. This eMedTV article provides detailed information on the condition, including common symptoms, possible causes, and treatment options.
Intraocular melanoma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the eye and occurs most often in middle age. This eMedTV resource describes intraocular melanoma and how it is diagnosed, staged, and treated.
Intussusception is a condition in which one part of the intestine tunnels into an adjoining section. This eMedTV article offers an overview of intussusception, including information about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Irritant contact dermatitis is a condition that can occur when skin is exposed to an irritating substance. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at this skin condition, noting in particular its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, an ischemic stroke is a type of stroke in which oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood cannot reach the brain. This article discusses ischemic stroke, including its causes, its symptoms, its diagnosis, and its treatment.
Isolated Systolic Hypertension
If your systolic blood pressure is too high, you have isolated systolic hypertension. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at isolated systolic hypertension -- the most common form of the disease -- including causes, symptoms, and treatment.
As this eMedTV article explains, Japanese encephalitis is a potentially serious viral disease that is spread by infected mosquitoes in certain parts of Asia. This article discusses Japanese encephalitis in detail.
Juvenile Huntington disease is a brain disorder in which symptoms tend to develop before age 20. This eMedTV Web page describes juvenile Huntington disease (HD) and explains how its symptoms differ from those seen with adult-onset HD.
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis causes joint inflammation for more than six weeks in children younger than 16. This eMedTV article provides an overview of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, including information about its symptoms and how they are treated.
Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles that hold the bladder and many other organs in place. This eMedTV article discusses Kegel exercises in detail.
Kidney cancer is a disease that develops when cancerous cells first form in the tissues of the kidneys. This eMedTV article offers an overview of kidney cancer, including information about symptoms of the disease and treatment options for the cancer.
Kidney stones are a painful condition that results when crystals in urine clump together. This eMedTV health channel contains a wealth of information on the topic and also explains how to navigate the site to find the information you need.
Kidney stones develop when certain materials clump together instead of being eliminated in urine. As this eMedTV page explains, the condition can be due to diet or certain medical conditions. Common symptoms and treatment options are also discussed.
As this eMedTV article explains, Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition that affects male sexual development. This page provides an overview of Klinefelter syndrome, including information on its cause, symptoms, and treatment options.
Early signs of labor are different for each woman and with each pregnancy. This page of the eMedTV site explains the difference between false labor and true signs of labor -- the most obvious being contractions that increase in strength and duration.
Caused by a mosquito-borne virus, LaCrosse encephalitis is a rare disease that usually affects children. As this eMedTV article explains, it gets its name from LaCrosse, Wisconsin. This page provides an overview of LaCrosse encephalitis.
Hidden lactose may be found in foods such as baked goods, breakfast cereals, and instant potatoes. This eMedTV segment talks about hidden lactose and explains how it is even found in some prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Lactose intolerance is a condition in which a person is unable to digest lactose (a sugar found in milk). This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of lactose intolerance.
Latent tuberculosis is the more common form of tuberculosis. As this eMedTV page explains, this form of tuberculosis takes place when bacteria in the body become inactive but remain alive, sometimes becoming active later.
This eMedTV page discusses latex allergy (a reaction to certain proteins in latex rubber) and explains how it can result in symptoms such as skin rash, hives, and itching. This page also offers tips on minimizing your exposure to latex.