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As this eMedTV article explains, a heart murmur is an unexpected sound that is heard while listening to a person's heartbeat. While most heart murmurs are harmless, some can signal heart problems.
Heartburn occurs when the acidic contents of the stomach come back up the esophagus and cause irritation. This eMedTV Web page discusses risk factors for heartburn, key symptoms associated with the condition, and treatment options that are available.
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.
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.
Hemorrhoids occur when the veins around the rectum and anus become inflamed. 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.
Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins around the anus that typically result from straining to move stool. This eMedTV segment discusses hemorrhoids in more detail, including information on preventing and diagnosing hemorrhoids.
The majority of people with hepatitis C do not have early symptoms of hep C. As explained in this eMedTV segment, for those people who do have early symptoms of hep C, they may include things such as fatigue, nausea, jaundice, and fever.
Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by a virus. This segment of the eMedTV archives takes an in-depth look at the condition, including transmission methods, the contagious period, possible symptoms, treatment options, and more.
The hepatitis A vaccine is given as a series of two injections and can protect a person for up to 20 years. This eMedTV page offers detailed information on who should and should not receive the vaccine. A sample vaccination schedule is also included.
The hepatitis A virus is an RNA virus that causes hepatitis A in humans. As this eMedTV page explains, the virus is often transmitted through a "fecal-oral route." Possible symptoms and the likelihood of contracting the disease are also discussed.