- 21. Stomach cancer
- (Stomach cancer)
- ... foods A diet low in fruits and vegetables Eating foods contaminated with aflatoxin fungus Family history of stomach cancer Infection with Helicobacter pylori Long-term stomach inflammation (chronic ...
- 22. Gas and gas pains
- (Gas and gas pains)
- ... health condition. Excess gas may be a symptom of a more serious chronic condition. Examples include diverticulitis or an inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. ...
- 23. Gangrene
- (Gangrene)
- ... chronic use of tobacco products can damage your blood vessels. Help prevent infections. Wash any open wounds with a mild soap and water and try to keep them clean and dry until they heal. Watch ...
- 24. Ganglion cysts
- (Ganglion cysts)
- ... problem temporary or chronic? What is the best course of action? What are the alternatives to the primary approach that you're suggesting? I have other health conditions. How can I best manage them ...
- 25. Gallbladder cancer
- (Gallbladder cancer)
- ... that can increase the risk of gallbladder cancer include porcelain gallbladder, choledochal cyst and chronic gallbladder infection. Start by making an appointment with your family doctor or a general ...
- 26. Galactorrhea
- (Galactorrhea)
- ... tumor (prolactinoma) or other disorder of the pituitary gland An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) Chronic kidney disease Excessive breast stimulation, which may be associated with sexual activity, ...
- 27. Knee pain
- (Knee pain)
- ... rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that can affect almost any joint in your body, including your knees. Although rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, it tends to vary in severity and ...
- 28. Knee bursitis
- (Knee bursitis)
- ... to improve flexibility and strengthen muscles. This therapy may alleviate pain and reduce your risk of recurring episodes of knee bursitis. Surgery If you have severe chronic bursitis and don't respond ...
- 29. Kleptomania
- (Kleptomania)
- ... prevent kleptomania from becoming worse or becoming a chronic condition that's difficult to overcome. ...
- 30. Kidney infection
- (Kidney infection)
- ... Permanent kidney damage. A kidney infection can lead to permanent kidney damage that causes chronic kidney failure. Blood poisoning (septicemia). Your kidneys filter waste from your blood ...
- 31. Keratosis pilaris
- (Keratosis pilaris)
- ... basic questions to ask your doctor include: What is likely causing my symptoms? What are other possible causes for my symptoms? Is my condition likely temporary or chronic? What is the best course ...
- 32. Keratitis
- (Keratitis)
- ... to developing keratitis. Potential complications of keratitis include: Chronic corneal inflammation Chronic or recurrent viral infections of your cornea Open sores on your cornea (corneal ...
- 33. Typhoid fever
- (Typhoid fever)
- ... their intestinal tracts or gallbladders, often for years. These people, called chronic carriers, shed the bacteria in their feces and are capable of infecting others, although they no longer have signs ...
- 34. Type 2 diabetes in children
- (Type 2 diabetes in children)
- Type 2 diabetes in children is a chronic condition that affects the way your child's body metabolizes sugar (glucose). Type 2 diabetes is a disease more commonly associated with adults. In fact, it ...
- 35. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- Type 2 diabetes, once known as adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), your body's main source of fuel. With ...
- 36. Type 1 diabetes
- (Type 1 diabetes)
- Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) ...
- 37. Trichinosis
- (Trichinosis)
- ... likely temporary or chronic? What is the best course of action? What are the alternatives to the primary approach you're suggesting? I have these other health conditions. How can I best manage them ...
- 38. Complicated grief
- (Complicated grief )
- ... as those of complicated grief. However, while normal grief symptoms gradually start to fade over a few months, those of complicated grief linger or get worse. Complicated grief is like being in a chronic, ...
- 39. Transverse myelitis
- (Transverse myelitis)
- ... or anxiety is common in those with long-term complications because of the significant changes in lifestyle, the stress of chronic pain or disability, and the impact of sexual dysfunction on relationships. ...
- 40. Trachoma
- (Trachoma)
- ... kinds of tests do I need? Is my condition likely temporary or chronic? What is the best course of action? Will I have any long-term complications from this condition? Are there any restrictions ...
