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Hyaline Membrane Disease (HMD)
Also called respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Respiratory distress simply means that the child is having trouble breathing. It differs ... Read More
Hydrocele
Collection of fluid around the testis. It usually goes away on its own and surgery is not needed. In some babies, the fluid collection ... Read More
Hydrocephalus
Abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain. It is sometimes known as "water on the brain." Within the ... Read More
Hydrosalpinx
A fallopian tube that is badly damaged and full of fluid.
Hymen
A thin membranous tissue fold which partially or wholly occludes the external orifice of the vagina. A woman's first coitus usually tears the ... Read More
Hyperalimentation
Method of feeding through a vein that uses a solution of sugar, protein, minerals and, usually, fats to provide nutrition for an infant or ... Read More
Hyperbilirubinemia
An elevated bilirubin level, sometimes called jaundice. As red blood cells and other tissues are replaced in the body, the waste products ... Read More
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Hyperemesis gravidarum is extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting occuring during pregnancy, which may lead to dehydration. Nearly all ... Read More
Hyperglycemia
Elevated blood sugar level. It is most often seen as a consequence of therapy in premature infants. Steroid medication, excessive ... Read More
Hyperlipidemia
A condition which indicates high cholesterol and abnormally high levels of fat in the body.
Hyperovulation
The release of more than one egg over the course of a single menstrual cycle.
Hyperstimulation
Enlargement of the ovaries following the ovulation induction.
Hypertension
High blood pressure. Hypertension induced by pregnancy is one of the most common complications of pregnancy, occurring in about 5% of all ... Read More
Hypocalcemia
Low blood calcium level. Premature infants, infants of diabetic mothers and growth restricted infants are all more prone to low blood ... Read More
Hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar level. Premature infants, infants of diabetic mothers and growth restricted infants are more likely to have low blood sugar ... Read More
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