A to Z Health Guide Archives - Page 8 of 13

Hot Flashes

Hot Flashes Hot flashes are the single most common symptom associated with menopause. They consist of a sudden sensation of heat which rises usually from the chest up over the [...]

Hormonal Imbalances

Hormonal Imbalances Hormonal imbalances are very common – why is this? The post war baby boomers are arriving at menopause in unprecedented numbers and the average human life span has [...]

Hirsutism

Hirsutism Hirsutism is the term used to describe excessive growth of hair in women in a male pattern, especially on the face, chest, and abdomen below the navel. The hair [...]

Hepatitis The term hepatitis means inflammation (itis) of the liver (hepat). This may result from a number of causes including alcohol, drugs such as paracetamol, poisons, non-viral infections like Q [...]

Hemangioma Of The Liver

Hemangioma Of The Liver Hemangioma of the liver is a benign (noncancerous) mass that grows in the liver and is made up of blood vessels that are tangled and contain [...]

Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis Hemochromatosis is a disorder of iron regulation – it is an inherited disease where excess "free" iron is deposited in various organs including the liver, heart, joints and pancreas. [...]

Headache And Migraine

Headache And Migraine Headache Headaches are a common problem and are generally transient and eased by a mild analgesic such as tablets containing a combination of acetaminophen, paracetamol, aspirin and [...]

Hangovers – How To Lessen The Pain

Hangovers – How To Lessen The Pain The best way to lessen the pain of hangovers is to avoid overindulging in alcohol, but for many of us we learn the [...]

Hair Loss

Hair Loss Hair loss is a common problem and often causes great psychological distress. It can occur in only a small area of the scalp, the fronto-temporal areas of the [...]

Graves’ Disease – An Interesting Story

Graves' Disease - An Interesting Story By Dr Sandra Cabot One of my female patients aged in her late 30s was experiencing recurrent attacks of atrial fibrillation which necessitated her [...]