Conditions and Indications A–Z
Browse an A–Z index of health conditions and treatment indications linked to medicines in the Direct Meds store.
HaemorrhageA haemorrhage is a bleed, ranging from subarachnoid haemorrhage around the brain to postpartum haemorrhage after childbirth.1 medicineView HaemorrhageHead and Neck CancerHead and neck cancer covers several cancers starting in tissues of the mouth, throat, nose, sinuses, salivary glands and middle ear.1 medicineView Head and Neck CancerHeart FailureA condition where the heart cannot pump blood as well as it should, causing fatigue and breathlessness, managed with medicines and lifestyle changes.5 medicinesView Heart FailureHelicobacter Pylori InfectionA bacterial infection that commonly causes peptic ulcers, treated with a combination of medicines rather than a single antibiotic.1 medicineView Helicobacter Pylori InfectionHereditary AngioedemaHereditary angioedema causes recurrent, unpredictable swelling of skin and mucous membranes. Episodes affect the extremities, face and abdomen, and can be life-threatening when the larynx is involved.1 medicineView Hereditary AngioedemaHerpes Simplex Virus InfectionsHerpes simplex virus infections are common, spread by skin-to-skin contact, and cause painful blisters or ulcers that are treatable but not curable.2 medicinesView Herpes Simplex Virus InfectionsHerpes ZosterA painful rash caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, commonly known as shingles, treated with antiviral medicines.3 medicinesView Herpes ZosterHirsutismExcessive growth of thick, dark, male-pattern hair on a woman's face, chest, abdomen, back and thighs, often linked to androgen levels.2 medicinesView HirsutismHomozygous Familial HypercholesterolaemiaA genetic condition in which both parents pass a faulty cholesterol gene, causing extremely high cholesterol from birth.1 medicineView Homozygous Familial HypercholesterolaemiaHuman Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) InfectionA virus that attacks the immune system, weakening the body's ability to fight illness and raising the risk of serious conditions.9 medicinesView Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) InfectionHydatid DiseaseA serious parasitic illness caused by dog tapeworms that forms cysts in the liver, lungs, and other organs.1 medicineView Hydatid DiseaseHypercholesterolaemiaHypercholesterolaemia means having too much cholesterol in the blood, raising the risk of heart attack and stroke. Listed medicines include statins and a fibrate.3 medicinesView HypercholesterolaemiaHyperlipidaemiaHyperlipidaemia means having too much of certain types of cholesterol in the blood, which can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.2 medicinesView HyperlipidaemiaHyperprolactinaemiaHigher than normal prolactin levels in the blood, made by the pituitary gland, which can disturb periods, fertility and sex hormone balance.1 medicineView HyperprolactinaemiaHypertensionPersistently raised pressure in the arteries, usually silent, found by measurement, and raising the risk of heart attack and stroke.15 medicinesView HypertensionHyperthyroidismHyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, is when the thyroid gland produces more hormones than the body needs, causing symptoms like weight loss and a rapid heartbeat.2 medicinesView HyperthyroidismHypertriglyceridaemiaElevated triglycerides in the blood, linked to fatty buildup in artery walls and increased risk of heart attack and stroke.1 medicineView HypertriglyceridaemiaHyperuricaemiaExcess uric acid in the blood, the underlying cause of gout, where crystals form around joints and trigger sudden severe pain.2 medicinesView HyperuricaemiaHypogonadotropic HypogonadismA form of testosterone deficiency caused by reduced pituitary gonadotropin output, affecting sperm production and hormonal balance.1 medicineView Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismHypothyroidismHypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones, causing bodily functions to slow down.2 medicinesView Hypothyroidism