- 21. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- (Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
- ... Experience. Each year, Mayo Clinic doctors diagnose and treat hundreds of adults and children with inflammatory bowel disease. Mayo specializes in helping people with severe symptoms that haven't ...
- 22. Periodontitis
- (Periodontitis)
- ... a specialized gel to a diseased tooth root. This gel contains the same proteins found in developing tooth enamel and stimulates the growth of healthy bone and tissue. You can take steps at home ...
- 23. Graves' disease
- (Graves' disease)
- ... measuring the amount of it in your thyroid gland with a specialized scanning camera, your doctor can determine the rate at which your thyroid gland takes up iodine. A high uptake of radioactive iodine ...
- 24. Burning mouth syndrome
- (Burning mouth syndrome)
- ... team may include a dermatologist, dentist, psychiatrist, psychologist or a doctor who specializes in ear, nose and throat problems (otolaryngologist). Because appointments can be brief, and because there's ...
- 25. Giardiasis
- (Giardiasis)
- ... the infection has cleared. While you may initially bring your symptoms to the attention of your family doctor, he or she may refer you to a gastroenterologist — a doctor who specializes in disorders ...
- 26. Gestational diabetes
- (Gestational diabetes)
- ... professionals who specialize in diabetes management, such as an endocrinologist, a registered dietitian or a diabetes educator. They can help you learn to manage your blood sugar level during your pregnancy. ...
- 27. Gaucher's disease
- (Gaucher's disease)
- ... likely to start by seeing your family doctor, a general practitioner or a pediatrician, depending on your age. However, you may then be referred to a doctor who specializes in blood disorders (hematologist). ...
- 28. Gastroparesis
- (Gastroparesis)
- ... may be referred to a doctor who specializes in digestive diseases (gastroenterologist). You may also be referred to a dietitian who can help you choose foods that are easier to digest. What you can do ...
- 29. Stomach cancer
- (Stomach cancer)
- ... have a stomach problem, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in gastrointestinal diseases (gastroenterologist). Once stomach cancer is diagnosed you may be referred to a cancer specialist (oncologist) ...
- 30. Gallstones
- (Gallstones)
- ... Start by seeing your family doctor or a general practitioner if you have signs or symptoms that worry you. If your doctor suspects you may have gallstones, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes ...
- 31. Cholecystitis
- (Cholecystitis)
- ... If your doctor suspects you have cholecystitis, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in the digestive system (gastroenterologist), or your doctor may refer you directly to the hospital. Because ...
- 32. Gallbladder cancer
- (Gallbladder cancer)
- ... practitioner if you have sign or symptoms that worry you. If your doctor suspects you may have gallbladder cancer, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in treating digestive conditions (gastroenterologist), ...
- 33. Krabbe disease
- (Krabbe disease)
- ... room, or by your family doctor or pediatrician. However, ongoing care for Krabbe disease is usually provided by a doctor who specializes in disorders of the nervous system (neurologist). Here's some ...
- 34. Knee bursitis
- (Knee bursitis)
- ... alcoholism and HIV/AIDS. While you may initially consult your family physician, he or she may refer you to a rheumatologist — a doctor who specializes in arthritis and other joint disorders — or ...
- 35. 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), ...
- 36. Keratoconus
- (Keratoconus)
- ... with your vision, you'll likely to start by seeing an ophthalmologist or optometrist. If it's determined that a corneal transplant may be needed, you may be referred to an ophthalmologist who specializes ...
- 37. Type 2 diabetes in children
- (Type 2 diabetes in children)
- ... clear. Your child's family doctor or pediatrician will probably make the initial diagnosis of diabetes. However, you'll likely then be referred to a doctor who specializes in metabolic disorders ...
- 38. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- ... who makes the initial diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. You'll likely then be referred to a doctor who specializes in hormonal disorders (endocrinologist). Your health care team also may include a dietitian, ...
- 39. Type 1 diabetes in children
- (Type 1 diabetes in children)
- ... Once your child is discharged from the hospital, his or her diabetes care will likely be handled by a doctor who specializes in metabolic disorders in children (pediatric endocrinologist). Your child's ...
- 40. Type 1 diabetes
- (Type 1 diabetes)
- ... specializes in hormonal disorders (endocrinologist), but your health care team likely also will include a certified diabetes educator, a nutritionist, a social worker, a doctor who specializes in eye care ...