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Haemorrhage Haemorrhage is abnormal or excessive bleeding, internal or external, that needs prompt assessment and treatment with medicines that help control bleeding. 1 medicine View → Haemorrhage Hearing Loss Hearing loss ranges from mild difficulty following conversation to complete deafness, with causes in the inner ear, the auditory nerve or the brain, and only some forms treatable with medicine. 1 medicine View → Hearing Loss Heart Failure Heart failure is a chronic condition where the heart muscle weakens or stiffens and can no longer pump blood efficiently, managed with medicines that ease strain on the heart. 10 medicines View → Heart Failure Helminthiasis Helminthiasis is a parasitic worm infection, including roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms, usually treated with a short course of antiparasitic medicine. 1 medicine View → Helminthiasis Hepatic Encephalopathy Hepatic encephalopathy is a decline in brain function that occurs when a damaged liver can no longer filter toxins such as ammonia from the blood. It is treated by addressing the trigger and lowering ammonia levels, often with rifaximin. 1 medicine View → Hepatic Encephalopathy Hepatocellular Carcinoma Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common form of primary liver cancer, usually developing in a liver already damaged by chronic hepatitis B or cirrhosis. Early disease is treated with surgery or ablation; advanced disease relies on systemic therapy such as sorafenib. 1 medicine View → Hepatocellular Carcinoma Hereditary Angioedema Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare inherited disorder causing recurring episodes of swelling under the skin and in body cavities, triggered by low or dysfunctional C1-inhibitor rather than allergy. Long-term management can include danazol to raise C1-inhibitor activity. 1 medicine View → Hereditary Angioedema Herpes Simplex Herpes simplex is a lifelong but manageable viral infection that causes recurring cold sores or genital blisters, caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2. Antiviral medicines such as aciclovir, valaciclovir and famciclovir shorten outbreaks and reduce transmission. 3 medicines View → Herpes Simplex Herpes Zoster Herpes zoster (shingles) is a painful, blistering rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus in nerve tissue. Antiviral medicines such as famciclovir and valaciclovir work best when started early. 2 medicines View → Herpes Zoster Hirsutism Hirsutism is excess hair growth in a male pattern on a woman's face, chest or abdomen, almost always driven by raised androgen activity. Hormonal treatment and topical eflornithine cream help slow further growth. 3 medicines View → Hirsutism Histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis is a fungal lung infection caused by inhaling Histoplasma capsulatum spores from soil enriched by bird or bat droppings. Most cases are mild, and antifungal medicines such as itraconazole treat non-severe and maintenance disease. 1 medicine View → Histoplasmosis HIV Infection HIV infection is a chronic viral illness that gradually weakens the immune system if left untreated. Antiretroviral therapy suppresses the virus to undetectable levels, letting people live long, healthy lives. 15 medicines View → HIV Infection Hodgkin Lymphoma Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system that begins in B lymphocytes. It responds well to chemotherapy, and cure rates exceed 85% when caught and treated early. 1 medicine View → Hodgkin Lymphoma Hormone Replacement Therapy Hormone replacement therapy restores the oestrogen and progesterone that decline during menopause, easing hot flushes, night sweats and other symptoms. 1 medicine View → Hormone Replacement Therapy Hyperaldosteronism Hyperaldosteronism is a hormonal condition where the adrenal glands make too much aldosterone, driving up blood pressure and lowering potassium. 1 medicine View → Hyperaldosteronism Hypercholesterolaemia Hypercholesterolaemia is persistently high LDL cholesterol that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Statins are the first-line treatment, often combined with diet and exercise changes. 7 medicines View → Hypercholesterolaemia Hyperparathyroidism Hyperparathyroidism is a condition where the parathyroid glands make too much PTH, pulling calcium out of the bones and raising it in the blood. 1 medicine View → Hyperparathyroidism Hyperphosphataemia Hyperphosphataemia is a raised blood phosphate level, most often seen in chronic kidney disease. It's managed with a low-phosphate diet and phosphate binders. 1 medicine View → Hyperphosphataemia Hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation is patches of skin that darken due to excess melanin. It's harmless, and topical treatments such as hydroquinone can even out the tone. 1 medicine View → Hyperpigmentation Hyperprolactinaemia Hyperprolactinaemia is a condition where the pituitary gland releases too much prolactin, disrupting fertility, sexual function and bone health in both women and men. 2 medicines View → Hyperprolactinaemia Hypertension Hypertension is blood pressure that stays high over time. It is usually silent until it damages the heart, brain or kidneys, and is treated with lifestyle changes plus medicines such as ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers and diuretics. 62 medicines View → Hypertension Hypertensive Emergency A hypertensive emergency is a sudden, severe spike in blood pressure, typically above 180/120 mmHg, that causes acute organ damage and needs immediate hospital treatment. 1 medicine View → Hypertensive Emergency Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid makes too much hormone, speeding up the body's metabolism. It is usually treated with an antithyroid medicine such as carbimazole or thiamazole. 2 medicines View → Hyperthyroidism Hypertriglyceridaemia Hypertriglyceridaemia is a raised level of triglyceride fats in the blood that increases the risk of pancreatitis and cardiovascular disease. It is managed with diet and exercise, and fibrate medicines when levels stay high. 2 medicines View → Hypertriglyceridaemia Hyperuricaemia Hyperuricaemia is a raised level of uric acid in the blood that can trigger gout attacks and, over time, damage the kidneys and joints. 3 medicines View → Hyperuricaemia Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is a persistent, distressing lack of interest in sex that affects both women and men. It is addressed with hormone therapy, psychological support, or treating an underlying cause. 1 medicine View → Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder Hypocalcaemia Hypocalcaemia is a low blood calcium level that can cause muscle cramps, tingling and, in severe cases, dangerous heart rhythm changes. It is treated by correcting the underlying cause and, often, an active vitamin D medicine. 2 medicines View → Hypocalcaemia Hypoestrogenism Hypoestrogenism is a state of abnormally low oestrogen that causes hot flushes, vaginal dryness and bone loss, most often around menopause. It is usually treated with oestrogen replacement. 1 medicine View → Hypoestrogenism Hypogonadism Hypogonadism is a condition where the testes or ovaries produce too little sex hormone, most often causing low testosterone in men, treated with hormone replacement. 1 medicine View → Hypogonadism Hyponatraemia Hyponatraemia is a low blood sodium level that can cause confusion, nausea and seizures, and it requires medical assessment to find and treat the underlying cause. 1 medicine View → Hyponatraemia Hypoparathyroidism Hypoparathyroidism is a condition where the parathyroid glands produce too little PTH, causing low blood calcium and a range of nerve and muscle symptoms, managed with calcium and vitamin D analogues. 1 medicine View → Hypoparathyroidism Hypotension Hypotension is abnormally low blood pressure that can cause dizziness, fainting and fatigue, particularly when standing up quickly, managed with lifestyle changes and, if needed, medicines like midodrine. 2 medicines View → Hypotension Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive, slowing the body down and causing tiredness, weight gain and low mood, treated with daily thyroid hormone replacement. 2 medicines View → Hypothyroidism