- 21. Giardiasis
- (Giardiasis)
- ... streams and lakes, but also in municipal water supplies, swimming pools, whirlpool spas and wells. Giardia infection can be transmitted through food and person-to-person contact. Giardia infections usually ...
- 22. Genital herpes
- (Genital herpes)
- ... other sexually transmitted infection — see your doctor. Two types of herpes simplex virus infections can cause genital herpes: HSV-1. This is the type that usually causes cold sores or fever ...
- 23. Gastritis
- (Gastritis)
- ... vulnerable to digestive juices. Excessive alcohol use is more likely to cause acute gastritis. Stress. Severe stress due to major surgery, injury, burns or severe infections can cause acute gastritis. ...
- 24. Gangrene
- (Gangrene)
- ... antibodies, to ward off infections. Without a proper blood supply, cells can't survive, and your tissue decays. Infection. If bacteria thrive unchecked for long, infection can take over and cause ...
- 25. Gallstones
- (Gallstones)
- ... breaks down red blood cells. Certain conditions cause your liver to make too much bilirubin, including liver cirrhosis, biliary tract infections and certain blood disorders. The excess bilirubin contributes ...
- 26. Joint infections
- (Joint infections)
- See: Septic arthritis
- 27. Infant jaundice
- (Infant jaundice)
- ... bacterial infections An incompatibility between the mother's blood and the baby's blood A liver malfunction An enzyme deficiency An abnormality of your baby's red blood cells Major risk ...
- 28. Krabbe disease
- (Krabbe disease)
- ... more often in people from Israel than in the population at large. A number of complications — including infections and respiratory difficulties — can develop in children whose Krabbe disease has progressed. ...
- 29. Knee pain
- (Knee pain)
- ... and infections — also can cause knee pain. Many types of minor knee pain respond well to self-care measures. Physical therapy and knee braces also can help relieve knee pain. In some cases, however, ...
- 30. Kidney infection
- (Kidney infection)
- ... infections during childhood and are at higher risk of kidney infection during childhood and adulthood. If left untreated, a kidney infection can lead to potentially serious complications, such as: ...
- 31. Diabetic ketoacidosis
- (Diabetic ketoacidosis)
- ... diabetic ketoacidosis. Pneumonia and urinary tract infections are common culprits. A problem with insulin therapy. Missed insulin treatments or inadequate insulin therapy can leave you with too ...
- 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)
- ... of the heart and valves (endocarditis) Pneumonia Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) Inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis) Kidney or bladder infections Infection and inflammation ...
- 34. Type 2 diabetes in children
- (Type 2 diabetes in children)
- ... ability to focus clearly. Slow-healing sores or frequent infections. Type 2 diabetes affects your child's ability to heal and resist infections. Areas of darkened skin. Areas of darkened ...
- 35. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- ... Blurred vision. If your blood sugar is too high, fluid may be pulled from the lenses of your eyes. This may affect your ability to focus clearly. Slow-healing sores or frequent infections. Type ...
- 36. Type 1 diabetes in children
- (Type 1 diabetes in children)
- ... in the feet or poor blood flow to the feet increases the risk of various foot complications. Left untreated, cuts and blisters can become serious infections. Skin conditions. Diabetes may leave ...
- 37. Type 1 diabetes
- (Type 1 diabetes)
- ... Left untreated, cuts and blisters can become serious infections. Severe damage might require toe, foot or even leg amputation. Skin and mouth conditions. Diabetes may leave you more susceptible ...
- 38. Turner syndrome
- (Turner syndrome)
- ... Also, slight abnormalities in the shape of the skull increase the risk of frequent middle ear infections and hearing loss related to these infections. Kidney problems. About one-third of girls ...
- 39. Truncus arteriosus
- (Truncus arteriosus)
- ... before dental procedures and other surgical procedures to prevent infections. Because the conduit does not grow with your child, one or more follow-up surgeries to replace the conduit are usually necessary ...
- 40. Difficulty swallowing
- (Difficulty swallowing)
- ... or infections can occur, such as frequent bouts of pneumonia or upper respiratory infections. If you have difficulty swallowing, you're likely to start by seeing your family doctor or a general ...
