This article discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of hemorrhagic conversion. Hemorrhagic Conversion Symptoms Hemorrhagic transformations usually happen one or two weeks after a stroke begins. In about 9% of cases, HC happens within 24 hours. Deagreez / Getty Images That said, there are many cases in which there are no signs that hemorrhagic conversion is occurring. The bleed may not be detected until acomputed tomography (CT) scan of the brainis done....

Hepatitis C causes few (if any) symptoms during the initialacuteinfection and often clears on its own. Henry Steadman / Getty Images How Do You Get Hepatitis C? You canacquire hepatitis Cby coming into contact with the blood of someone infected with HCV. Henry Steadman / Getty Images In the United States, the vast majority of infections are among injecting drug users. It is also not spread through food or water....

How and when you get hepatitis D can make a big difference in the course of the infection. There are two different ways that a person can get the virus. The differences might not sound extreme, but a superinfection is considered to be a far more serious condition. Illustration by Paige McLaughlin for Verywell Health HDV superinfection is also associated with the rapid progression of liver disease. Genotypes HDV can also be categorized by its genetic characteristics (genotype)....

Hepatitisisinflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can beacute(sudden and severe) orchronic(persistent or recurrent). Some chronic infections can cause liver scarring,cirrhosis,liver cancer, andliver failure. Johner Images / Getty Images The diagnosis often involves blood tests and ultrasounds. The treatment varies by the underlying cause. This article describes hepatitis in its various forms, including how you get it and ways to prevent it. It also explores the treatment options and how to stay well if diagnosed with the disease....

Hepatology is the study of liver disease and related conditions. IPGGutenbergUKLtd / Getty Images Why Would Someone Be Referred to Hepatology? Youll be referred to hepatology if your healthcare provider is concerned about your liver function. IPGGutenbergUKLtd / Getty Images Hepatologists treat many conditions, including: Hepatic System Organs Hepatology primarily focuses on the liver. The liver interacts with surrounding organs that make up the hepatic system. What Does a Hepatologist Do?...

Hepatomegalyis an enlarged liver, which may be due to a variety of different conditions. The liver is a large, wedge-shaped organ in the right upper abdomen. Hepatomegaly can be sparked by different conditions and the term alone does not suggest a specific diagnosis or disease. Artofkosi / Getty Images This article discusses the signs and symptoms of hepatomegaly. It also covers causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Hepatomegaly?...

Breast canceris a disease in which cells in the breast begin to grow uncontrollably. One of the important facts to know about your breast cancer is whether it is HER2-positive. What Causes HER2+ Breast Cancer? FatCamera / Getty Images This extra HER2 protein tells the cells to keep growing, even though they shouldnt be. It is not often known what the trigger is that alters the DNA inside the cell to become abnormal....

Some cancers, including breast, can make HER2 in higher-than-normal amounts. What Does HER2-Low Mean? HER2-low describes a breast cancer subtype “in between” HER2-positive and HER2-negative. The cancer cells have some HER2 protein on their surfaces but not enough to be considered HER2-positive. Besides HER2 status, several other factors are considered when devising a personalized breast cancer treatment plan. The main distinction among the HER2 subtypes is that HER2-positive breast cancers tend to be the most aggressive....

Not all breast cancer cases are the same. HER2 is a protein that exists on the surface of all breast cells. It supports normal cell growth and repair. Povozniuk / Getty Images Very high levels of HER2 can lead to HER2-positive breast cancer. Breast cells in HER2-negative breast cancer have little HER2 protein. Some treatments target the HER2 receptors. While these treatments can fight HER2-positive cancer, they would be useless against HER2-negative cancer....

Herpes meningitisis a form ofmeningitiscaused by theherpes virus. Meningitis is inflammation of themeninges, which are the protective membranes around the brain andspinal cord. This viral infection prompts flu-like symptoms, such as aheadache,fever, and stiff neck. eternalcreative / Getty Images What Causes Herpes Meningitis? Herpes meningitis is aviral meningitis, which means that the meningitis iscaused by a virus. Once a herpes virus is in your system, it’s possible to get herpes meningitis at any time....

The first pop in is called complete heterochromia; the second is called sectoral heterochromia. Heterochromia is most often the result of a genetic mutation. This article describes the different types and causes of heterochromia. WhitneyLewisPhotography / Getty Images It also explains what is involved in the diagnosis and whether or not treatment is needed. Types and Symptoms of Heterochromia The only symptom of heterochromia is a difference in eye colors....

However, symptoms can appear during adolescence or even in adulthood. Symptoms can then include: Early on, hip dysplasia is not a painful condition. The affected hip might also feel like it locks up, catches, or pops. SanyaSM / Getty Images Causes of Hip Dysplasia The exact cause of hip dysplasia isn’t known. But, contributing factors increase the risk of developing this condition. An ultrasound is sometimes performed to confirm the diagnosis if hip dysplasia is suspected....

Without it, workers would have had far fewer consumer protections related to their health benefits. Preexisting conditions are those you have before applying for health insurance coverage. Gaps But there were still a lot of gaps in the protections provided by HIPAA. Medioimages / Photodisc / Getty Images In most states, most individual/family health plans were not guaranteed-issue, even for people who wereHIPAA-eligible. And if they did, there were very few federal rules regarding how comprehensive the coverage had to be....