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Hallucinations are abnormal sensory perceptions that occur while a person is awake and conscious and are unrelated to outside events; in other words, seeing or hearing things that aren't there.
Review Date: 11/15/2006

The Ham test is done to diagnose paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). The test checks whether red blood cells become more fragile when they are placed in mild acid.
Review Date: 4/27/2007

Hammer toe is a deformity of the toe, in which the end of the toe is bent downward.
Review Date: 11/2/2006

This poisoning is from swallowing hand lotion or hand cream.
Review Date: 3/8/2006

Spasms are contractions of the hands, thumbs, feet, or toes that are sometimes seen with muscle cramps, twitching, and convulsions (tetany). They can be severe and painful.
Review Date: 9/26/2006

A tremor is an involuntary movement or shaking of any body part (even your head or voice may be involved). It is often most noticeable in your hands. There are three main types of tremors:Resting or static tremors occur when your hand or affected body part is at rest.Kinetic tremors, including intention tremors, occur when you are moving your hand or affected body part and disappear at rest.Postural tremors occur when you are holding your hand or affected body part in a particular position for a period of time.
Review Date: 8/6/2007

A hand x-ray is a medical image of one or both hands.
Review Date: 1/24/2007

Hand-foot-mouth disease is a relatively common infection viral infection that usually begins in the throat.A similar infection is herpangina.
Review Date: 7/25/2007

Review Date: 10/31/2007

Hantavirus is a disease characterized by symptoms that resemble the flu, followed by respiratory failure.
Review Date: 1/29/2007

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