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The spine features cushioning discs that sit between vertebrae and act as shock absorbers. Each disc features a tough, rubbery exterior and a soft, gel-like core. Whether by sudden injury or years of wear, a tear can form on the exterior of a disc and cause its core to push into the spinal canal. This problem is referred to as a herniated disc.

Hiatal hernias occur when part of the stomach bulges through the diaphragm and into the chest.

Histiocytosis occurs when an excessive amount of white blood cells build up in the body’s tissues. 

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common type of sexually transmitted infection (STI).  

Huntington’s disease is a disorder that causes degeneration of the nerve cells in the brain. 

Hydrocephalus is a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid deep within the brain.