- 21. Golfer's elbow
- (Golfer's elbow)
- ... to ask your doctor. Creating your list of questions in advance can help you make the most of your time with your doctor. Below are some basic questions to ask a doctor who is examining you for ...
- 22. Burning mouth syndrome
- (Burning mouth syndrome)
- ... Anxiety Difficulty eating Decreased socializing Impaired relationships You're likely to start by first seeing your family doctor, general practitioner or dentist for mouth pain. Because ...
- 23. Gilbert's syndrome
- (Gilbert's syndrome)
- ... as a cold or the flu Fasting or eating a very low-calorie diet Dehydration Menstruation Stress Strenuous exercise Lack of sleep The jaundice will go away when these conditions resolve. ...
- 24. Giardiasis
- (Giardiasis)
- ... and the parasites are released. Infection occurs when you accidentally ingest the parasites. This can occur by swallowing contaminated water, by eating contaminated food, or through person-to-person ...
- 25. Geographic tongue
- (Geographic tongue)
- ... pain or burning sensation in some cases, most often related to eating hot, spicy, salty or acidic foods Geographic tongue can persist for months or years. The problem eventually resolves on its own ...
- 26. Gastritis
- (Gastritis)
- ... eating Nausea Vomiting A feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating Gastritis doesn't always cause signs and symptoms. When to see a doctor Nearly everyone has experienced ...
- 27. Gallstones
- (Gallstones)
- ... overweight or obese Being pregnant Eating a high-fat diet Eating a high-cholesterol diet Eating a low-fiber diet Having a family history of gallstones Having diabetes Losing weight very quickly ...
- 28. Jet lag disorder
- (Jet lag disorder)
- ... meals. Though no anti-jet-lag diets have definitively been shown to work, some people swear by them. If the diets themselves seem too complicated, you can approximate their effects by simply eating more ...
- 29. Krabbe disease
- (Krabbe disease)
- ... the incidence of reflux Treating symptoms in some older children with less-severe forms of the disease may include: Physical therapy to minimize deterioration of muscle tone. Occupational therapy ...
- 30. Knee bursitis
- (Knee bursitis)
- ... are affected, your doctor may recommend one or more treatment approaches. Medications Medications for treating knee bursitis may include: Corticosteroid injection. Your doctor can inject a corticosteroid ...
- 31. Klinefelter syndrome
- (Klinefelter syndrome)
- ... can help minimize problems. You might work with a team of health care providers, including a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders involving the body's glands and hormones (endocrinologist), ...
- 32. Kleptomania
- (Kleptomania)
- ... kleptomania are women. Having another mental illness. People with kleptomania often have other mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse or ...
- 33. Keratoconus
- (Keratoconus)
- ... Rigid gas permeable contact lenses. Hard contact lenses are often the next step in treating progressing keratoconus. Rigid lenses may feel uncomfortable at first, but many people get used to them. ...
- 34. Type 2 diabetes in children
- (Type 2 diabetes in children)
- ... Increased hunger. Without enough insulin to move sugar into your child's cells, your child's muscles and organs become depleted of energy. This triggers hunger. Weight loss. Despite eating ...
- 35. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- ... Untreated, type 2 diabetes can be life-threatening. There's no cure for type 2 diabetes, but you can manage — or even prevent — the condition. Start by eating well, exercising and maintaining a healthy ...
- 36. Type 1 diabetes in children
- (Type 1 diabetes in children)
- ... hunger. Weight loss. Despite eating more than usual to relieve hunger, your child may lose weight — sometimes rapidly. Without the energy sugar supplies, muscle tissues and fat stores simply shrink. ...
- 37. Type 1 diabetes
- (Type 1 diabetes)
- ... that may persist even after you eat. Without insulin, the sugar in your food never reaches your energy-starved tissues. Weight loss. Despite eating more than usual to relieve hunger, you may lose ...
- 38. Tuberous sclerosis
- (Tuberous sclerosis)
- ... a frequent screening schedule for health and developmental problems. Discovering and treating problems early will maximize your child's chances of a good outcome. You may also find it helpful to connect ...
- 39. Truncus arteriosus
- (Truncus arteriosus)
- ... Rapid breathing (tachypnea) Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia) Excessive sweating (diaphoresis) When to see a doctor Seek medical treatment if you notice that your baby has any of the following ...
- 40. Difficulty swallowing
- (Difficulty swallowing)
- ... of the body during feeding Refusing to eat foods of different textures Lengthy feeding or eating times (30 minutes or longer) Breast-feeding problems Food or liquid leaking from the mouth Coughing ...