Gastroparesis means partial paralysis of the muscles of the stomach caused by damaged nerves and muscles. In gastro paresis peristalsis movements of the stomach slows down and are unable to move down the food into the small intestines that affect the digestion and food stays in the stomach for a long period of time. What are the Causes of Gastroparesis:…

Genital warts are also known as condyloma acuminatum. Warts are small non-cancerous growths that appear over the skin or mucous membrane. Genital warts are small bumpy growths that appear on the genital. It is a sexually transmitted disease caused by lower risk strains of HPV. It affects both males and females but most commonly occurs in females as compared to…

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by herpes simplex type 1 and herpes simplex type 2. The virus causes painful cold sores or fluid-filled blisters that ooze out the secretion. It mainly occurs in the buttocks, anus, or inside thighs, or in females, it can affect the vagina, labia, cervix. In males: penis and testicles. It…

Inflammation of the tongue is called glossitis. The surface area of the tongue may get smooth and give a glossy appearance due to swelling and inflammation of the tongue. Glossitis is mainly caused by a lack of nutrition in diet, which can be painless or may cause discomfort. Causes of the glossitis: • Allergic reactions to some food and medicines…

Giardiasis is the infection of the intestines that is caused by a parasite named giardia duodenalis Giardia is spread by contaminated food or water or due to poor sanitation of the place. Some people do not experience symptoms and some people may experience diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Symptoms start 2 or 3 weeks after exposure to the parasite….

Goitre is the medical term for the enlarged thyroid gland. Abnormal expansion or growth of the thyroid gland is known as goitre. It commonly occurs due to iodine deficiency that causes inflammation of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland releases the hormones names thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) that plays a major role in the metabolic system, mood or emotions,…

Golfer’s elbow is also known as medial epicondylitis in which the flexor-pronator tendon starts to degenerate due to overexertion of the arm and forearm that causes severe pain while bending the wrist inside of the elbow. Groups of muscles get affected in the forearms. Causes: 1. Repetitive movements of the wrist, forearm and elbow can cause irritation of the elbow….

Gonorrhoea is also known as the clap’. It is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacterias Neisseria gonorrhoea. Infection can occur in the genitals, rectum, mouth and eyes.. Gonorrhea is spread through unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected person or from mother to child during birth. Young women are at higher risk to get infections. Causes of gonorrhoea: • Gonorrhoea…

Gout is also known as gouty arthritis. It is a common type of arthritis that mainly affects the metatarsophalangeal joint. The onset of pain and swelling is sudden with the stiffness of the joint. It is mainly caused by hyperuricemia (increased level of uric acid). When uric acid levels increase in the body, sharp crystals form in the big toe…

Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system of the body attacks mistakenly on the thyroid gland that results in increased secretion of the T3 and T4 (thyroid hormones). Grave’s disease affects the nervous system, metabolism rate that causes weight loss, depression, irritability, physical and mental weakness. Causes of Grave’s disease: Grave’s disease is an autoimmune disease…