Gum Problems

Gum Problems or Gingivitis:  Inflammation of the gingiva or gum.  First sign of periodontal disease, and gum disease is the major reason adults lose their

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Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Guillain-Barre’ Syndrome:  causes segmental demyelination (destruction or loss of the myelin sheath of a nerve or nerves) of the peripheral nerves.  Guillain-Barre syndrome is an

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Goiter

Goiter:  enlargement of the thyroid gland, causing a swelling in the front part of the neck. Hyperthyroidism: excessive thyroid gland activity, marked by increased metabolic

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Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis: is inflammation of the glomerulus.  Inflammation is the body’s response to an intruder, such as bacteria. The body’s defense system is very complex and

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma:  A group of disorders characterized by abnormally high IOP (Intraocular pressure).  Glaucoma is an increase in IOP causing changes in the optic disk (nerve). 

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Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis: inflammation of the stomach and intestine. This inflammatory condition of the stomach and intestines accompanies numerous GI disorders (Gastrointestinal).  It occurs in persons of

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Gastritis

Gastritis:  inflammation of the stomach.  This inflammatory disorder of the gastric mucosa may be acute or chronic.  Acute gastritis is the most common stomach disorder. 

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Gall Stones and Gall Bladder Disorders

Gallstone:  a calculus formed in the gallbladder or bile duct. Gallbladder and biliary tract disorders:  includes Cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, choledocholithiasis, cholangitis, and gallstone ileus Gallbladder and

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