- 1. The Rise of ADHD: Is Technology to Blame?
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... genes influence neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine that regulate attention. An NIMH study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry in 2007 found that kids with ADHD who carry a particular ...
- 2. Influenza (flu)
- (Influenza (flu))
- ... are more likely to develop influenza. Weakened immune system. Cancer treatments, anti-rejection drugs, corticosteroids and HIV/AIDS can weaken your immune system. This can make it easier for you ...
- 3. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... anti-rejection drugs for a transplanted organ, which suppress your immune system You have HIV or AIDS You have certain types of cancer or other disorders that affect your immune system In addition, ...
- 4. IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)
- (IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease))
- ... that stems from gluten intolerance Infections, including HIV infection and bacterial infections Although the exact cause of IgA nephropathy is unknown, some factors may increase your risk ...
- 5. Gynecomastia
- (Gynecomastia)
- ... and some other conditions. Examples include flutamide, finasteride (Proscar) and spironolactone (Aldactone). Anabolic steroids and androgens. AIDS medications. Gynecomastia can develop in HIV-positive ...
- 6. Periodontitis
- (Periodontitis)
- ... of periodontitis include: Gingivitis Heredity Poor oral health habits Tobacco use Diabetes Older age Decreased immunity, such as that occurring with leukemia or HIV/AIDS or chemotherapy ...
- 7. Group B strep disease
- (Group B strep disease)
- ... that impairs your immune system, such as diabetes, HIV infection, cancer or liver disease You're older than 65, particularly if you live in a nursing home Group B strep infection can lead to life-threatening ...
- 8. Gonorrhea
- (Gonorrhea)
- ... pain, swelling and stiffness are possible results. Increased risk of HIV/AIDS. Having gonorrhea makes you more susceptible to infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that leads ...
- 9. Glomerulonephritis
- (Glomerulonephritis)
- ... are the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes AIDS, and the hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses. Immune diseases Lupus. A chronic inflammatory disease, lupus can affect many parts ...
- 10. Gingivitis
- (Gingivitis)
- ... throughout life. Factors that can increase your risk of gingivitis include: Poor oral health habits Tobacco use Diabetes Older age Decreased immunity as a result of leukemia, HIV/AIDS or ...
- 11. Gilbert's syndrome
- (Gilbert's syndrome)
- ... your body. In particular, irinotecan (Camptosar), a cancer chemotherapy drug, can reach toxic levels if you have Gilbert's syndrome, causing severe diarrhea. Some protease inhibitors used to treat HIV ...
- 12. Gastritis
- (Gastritis)
- ... may be associated with other medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, Crohn's disease and parasitic infections. Left untreated, gastritis may lead to stomach ulcers and stomach bleeding. Some forms ...
- 13. Gangrene
- (Gangrene)
- ... virus (HIV) or if you're undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, your body's ability to fight off an infection is impaired. Medications. In rare instances, the anticoagulant drug warfarin ...
- 14. 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 ...
- 15. Kidney infection
- (Kidney infection)
- ... increase your risk of kidney infection. Weakened immune system. Medical conditions that impair your immune system, such as diabetes and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), increase your risk ...
- 16. Typhoid fever
- (Typhoid fever)
- ... weakened by medications such as corticosteroids or diseases such as HIV/AIDS Drink water contaminated by sewage that contains S. typhi Intestinal bleeding or holes The most serious complication ...
- 17. Trichomoniasis
- (Trichomoniasis)
- ... birth canal Having trichomoniasis also appears to make it easier for women to become infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Your family doctor, gynecologist or a medical practitioner at ...
- 18. Toxoplasmosis
- (Toxoplasmosis)
- ... or mononucleosis, such as: Body aches Swollen lymph nodes Headache Fever Fatigue Occasionally, a sore throat In people with weakened immune systems If you have HIV/AIDS, are receiving ...
- 19. Jock itch
- (Jock itch)
- ... it at the same time you are treating your jock itch to reduce the risk of recurrence. People with weak immune systems, such as those with diabetes or HIV/AIDS, may find it more difficult to get rid of ...
- 20. Folliculitis
- (Folliculitis)
- ... folliculitis. Seen primarily in those with HIV, this type of folliculitis is characterized by recurring patches of inflamed, pus-filled sores, primarily on the face and sometimes on the back or upper ...
