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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesHepatitis D SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionRecommended Lifestyle Changes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Hepatitis D Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Recommended Lifestyle Changes Hepatitis Dis a type ofviral hepatitisthat affects around 48 million people worldwide.It is less common than other types of hepatitis that you might be more familiar with. Hepatitis D is thought to be uncommon in the United States.It is mostly seen in developing nations where hepatitis B is widespread....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of HepatitisTransmissionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisComplicationsTreatmentsHepatitis VaccinesPreventionCoping and Living Well Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Hepatitis Transmission Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Complications Treatments Hepatitis Vaccines Prevention Coping and Living Well Hepatitis can beacute(sudden and severe) orchronic(persistent or recurrent). Some chronic infections can cause liver scarring,cirrhosis,liver cancer, andliver failure. This article describes hepatitis in its various forms, including how you get it and ways to prevent it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReferralHepatic System OrgansWhat Does a Hepatologist Do?Connection With GastroenterologyDo You Need a Referral?Getting a Referral Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Referral Hepatic System Organs What Does a Hepatologist Do? Connection With Gastroenterology Do You Need a Referral? Getting a Referral Hepatology is the study of liver disease and related conditions. Ahepatologistis a liver doctor, a specialist who diagnoses and treats diseases related to the liver (hepatic disease)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment The liver is a large, wedge-shaped organ in the right upper abdomen. In adults, the liver measures about 14 centimeters (5.5 inches) from top to bottom, with some variability depending on sex or body size. Artofkosi / Getty Images This article discusses the signs and symptoms of hepatomegaly....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Breast canceris a disease in which cells in the breast begin to grow uncontrollably. These abnormal cells can start growing in either the ducts or in the lobules of the breasts.When cancer becomes metastatic, it moves from its original location to other areas of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHER2-Low MeaningSymptomsDiagnosisTargeted TreatmentIs HER2 Low Good or Bad? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents HER2-Low Meaning Symptoms Diagnosis Targeted Treatment Is HER2 Low Good or Bad? HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) is a protein that controls the growth and survival of normal, healthy cells. Some cancers, including breast, can make HER2 in higher-than-normal amounts. Breast cancersthat make higher-than-normal amounts of HER2 are consideredHER2-positive, whereas breast cancers that make a tiny amount or no HER2 protein areHER2-negative....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions HER2-negativebreast cancer is a type of breast cancer that accounts for about 78% of all breast cancer cases.Its name describes the status of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, known as HER2, in the disease. Not all breast cancer cases are the same....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Moyo Studio / Getty Images What Is Herpes Esophagitis? How Common Is Herpes Esophagitis? Symptoms of herpes esophagitis are similar to symptoms of other infections involving the throat. They include: HSV-1, sometimes referred to as the oral herpes virus, is transmitted through kissing and other contact with saliva....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTransmissionDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionComplicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Transmission Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Complications Frequently Asked Questions While herpes meningitis often clears up on its own without medical treatment, it can sometimes lead to severe illness, particularly for babies and people who haveweakened immune systems. This article provides an overview of symptoms and treatment options for herpes meningitis as well as tips on preventing viral meningitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Heterochromiais the medical term for having two different coloredirises(the colored part of the eye) or having different colors within one iris. The first type is called complete heterochromia; the second is called sectoral heterochromia. This article describes the different types and causes of heterochromia. It also explains what is involved in the diagnosis and whether or not treatment is needed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProductionFunctionAssociated DisordersUse and BenefitsSide EffectsDoping and MisuseSafety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Production Function Associated Disorders Use and Benefits Side Effects Doping and Misuse Safety Research has since determined that it is responsible for many other functions such as regulating sugar and fat metabolism, bone growth, and cellular regeneration. Some research even suggests that it may play a role in how the heart functions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAutism With Low Support NeedsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentSupport Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Autism With Low Support Needs Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Support People with autism who have low support needs (previously called high-functioning autism or Asperger’s syndrome) may not need as much support as other autistic people; however, they may still find some day-to-day activities a challenge.Sinceautismis a spectrum disorder, this means people have a wide range of needs and abilities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Hip dysplasia is a condition that occurs when the hip socket (acetabulum) is too shallow to fully support the ball of the hip joint, called the femoral head. This typically affects a developing fetus, a condition called congenital hip dysplasia or developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). However, symptoms can appear during adolescence or even in adulthood....