Gastroparesis is a condition in which the normal movement of the stomach becomes slow because of problems affecting the nerves or muscles that control stomach movement. Normally, muscular contractions called peristaltic movements help move food from the stomach into the small intestine. In gastroparesis, these movements become slower or less effective, so food can remain in the stomach for a…
Genital warts are also known as condyloma acuminatum. They are small, non-cancerous growths that can appear on the skin or mucous membranes around the genital area. Genital warts are caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and are a sexually transmitted infection. They can affect both males and females and may appear as a single growth or as a…
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus, mainly HSV-1 or HSV-2. It can cause painful blisters or sores around the genital and anal areas. The infection can affect both males and females. Some people may have noticeable symptoms, while others may have mild or no symptoms and still transmit the virus to another…
Glossitis is the inflammation of the tongue that causes swelling, redness and changes in the surface of the tongue. In many cases, the tongue becomes smooth and shiny because the tiny papillae on its surface are reduced. Glossitis may be painless in some people, while others experience discomfort, tenderness and difficulty eating or swallowing. It is commonly associated with nutritional…
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…
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…
Gastroenteritis is also known as stomach flu. Gastroenteritis means there is infection or inflammation of the stomach and intestine that is characterized by sudden onset of vomiting and diarrhea. Gastroenteritis is caused by having food or water that has been contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungus. Patients restore health usually after 6-7 days if there are no associated illnesses….
