Conditions and Treatments

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Partners in Your Health

At Cooper University Health Care, our specialists use the latest research, advanced technologies, and evidence‑based care to diagnose and treat a full range of conditions. Search below to explore conditions and treatment options, learn what to expect, and discover how Cooper’s compassionate, experienced teams are here to support you every step of the way.

Glossary AZ
Hepatitis

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). It is most commonly caused by one of five hepatitis viruses – types A, B, C, D, and E – but can also be caused by other infections, heavy alcohol use, toxins, certain medications, and autoimmune disease. 

Hernia Surgery

Cooper's hernia specialists offer a variety of surgical techniques to repair painful hernias, prevent complications, and reduce the need for repeat hernia surgeries.

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High blood pressure, sometimes called hypertension, is when this force against the artery walls is too high. Your doctor may diagnose you with high blood pressure if you have consistently high blood pressure readings.

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

High blood cholesterol is a significant risk factor in heart disease. Because blood cholesterol is very specific to each individual, a full lipid profile is an important part of your medical history and important information for your physician to have.

Hip Problems

While the hip is one of the most stable joints in the body, it can develop a variety of problems that cause pain, stiffness, swelling and loss of mobility, including various forms of arthritis, traumatic injury including hip fracture, dislocation or tears in the cartilage that surrounds the hip joint, bursitis or tendinitis, even cancer.

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged or diseased parts of hip joint with new artificial parts (prosthesis) made of metal, ceramic, plastic, or various combinations of these materials. The artificial parts are designed to be flexible and strong, and to move like a normal hip thus alleviating pain and restoring mobility. It is usually considered a last resort when all other treatment options have failed.

Hip Resurfacing

Hip Resurfacing Patients suffering from hip pain due to arthritis, dysplasia or avascular necrosis can benefit from the BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing System's conservative approach to treatment.

Histotripsy

An Exciting New Treatment for Cancer in the Liver What Is Histotripsy?

Hodgkin's Lymphoma (Hodgkin's Disease)

Hodgkin's lymphoma or Hodgkin's disease usually develops in the lymphatic system, a part of the body's immune system that carries disease-fighting white blood cells throughout the body.

Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer

Most breast cancers (nearly 2 in 3) are hormone receptor-positive (HR-positive or HR+).

Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Surgery (to remove the cancer) and radiation therapy are common ways doctors successfully treat prostate cancer today.

Hormone Therapy for Transgender and Non-Binary Individuals

For many in the transgender and non-binary community, hormone therapy allows them to change their secondary sex characteristics to align with their gender identity.