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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Learn about the rodent-transmitted virus that causes severe — and sometimes fatal — lung disease with flu-like symptoms that can rapidly worsen.
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Heart palpitations

Know when and how feelings of a rapid, fluttering or pounding heartbeat are treated.
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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection

Learn more about the symptoms, tests and treatments of this infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this blood vessel disease, also called IgA vasculitis, that causes a purplish rash on the lower legs.
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High blood pressure (hypertension)

Learn the symptoms and treatment of this condition — which raises the risk of heart attack and stroke — and the lifestyle changes that can lower the risk.
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High blood pressure in children

Children can develop high blood pressure for the same reasons adults do — excess weight, poor nutrition and lack of exercise.
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Itchy skin (pruritus)

Learn about causes of this common irritating skin condition and which treatments and self-care measures may provide relief.
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Keratosis pilaris

Find out more about this harmless, nonpitch skin condition that causes bumpy, rough skin on the upper arms, thighs or buttocks.
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Knee pain

Learn about this common complaint, which can result from an injury or medical condition, and find out which treatments may help.
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Lead poisoning

Learn about lead poisoning symptoms and treatment of lead exposure in children and adults. Explore ways to keep your kids safe from lead exposure.
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Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

This childhood condition occurs when blood supply to the ball part of the hip joint is interrupted for a short time, making the bone fracture easily and heal poorly.
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Lichen planus

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this condition that causes swelling and irritation in the skin, hair, nails, mouth and vagina.
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