Gallbladder and bile duct cancer Description Gallbladder and bile duct cancers are the growth of abnormal cells in the gallbladder and/or the tubes that …
Gallbladder cancer Description Gallbladder cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the gallbladder. These abnormal cells ultimately grow …
Ganglion cyst Description Ganglion cysts are the most common benign soft tissue tumors of the hand and wrist, but can also occur in ot…
Gangrene (death of body tissue) Description The death of tissue in any part of the body, which is usually caused by decreased blood flow to the affected…
Gastric ulcer (stomach ulcer) Description An ulcer or erosion of the lining of the stomach. At times these ulcers can cause life-threatening bleeding.…
Gastritis (stomach inflammation) Description An irritation, inflammation, erosion or infection of the stomach lining. It can be acute or chronic. Gastrit…
Gastroenteritis (intestinal infection) Description An inflammation of the stomach and/or intestinal lining. It is one of the most common causes of nausea, vomi…
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD, heartburn) Description Backward flow of contents from the stomach into the esophagus causes gastroesophageal reflux or heartburn. T…
Gastrointestinal bleeding (stomach, intestine bleeding) Description The digestive tract begins with the mouth and includes esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, and en…
Gastrointestinal perforation (hole in the stomach, intestine) Description A hole in the gastrointestinal tract, also called a perforation. The gastrointestinal tract begins at the mo…
Gastroparesis (stomach muscle malfunction) Description The stomach muscles do not work properly preventing the food from being pushed into the intestines leading t…
Generalized seizure disorder (generalized epilepsy) Description A generalized seizure is related to an abnormal discharge of electricity in the brain. Normally, electrical …
Genital herpes (HSV type 2 infection) Description Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-type 1 commonly…
Genital warts (HPV, Human papillomavirus infection) Description Genital warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV is the most common sexually transmitted dis…
Gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) Description A condition in pregnancy in which high blood glucose (sugar) levels develop. About 3%-5% of all pregnant wom…
Gestational hypertension (high blood pressure in pregnancy) Description Elevated blood pressure after the 20th week of pregnancy. It occurs in 6-7% of all pregnancies, and is most …
Giardiasis (giardia infection) Description An infection of the intestinal tract that results from the parasite, Giardia lamblia. This parasite is found…
Gilbert's disease (liver abnormality) Description An elevated bilirubin level in the blood that is caused by an abnormal metabolism of bilirubin by the liver.…
Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) Description Gingivitis means inflamed gum tissue around the teeth. It is caused by bacteria found in dental plaque. Ging…
Glaucoma (elevated eye pressure) Description Disorder in which the pressure within the eye is increased. It most commonly results from abnormal circulati…
