- 21. Greenstick fractures
- (Greenstick fractures)
- ... bones. Ensure that your child always wears safety gear for sports. Use car seats and seat belts at every age. Provide adequate calcium in your child's diet. Check with your doctor to see how much ...
- 22. Graves' disease
- (Graves' disease)
- ... Have your symptoms been continuous or occasional? What medications — including prescription, over-the-counter drugs and dietary supplements — do you take regularly? What is the dosage of each? Have ...
- 23. Gonorrhea
- (Gonorrhea)
- ... appointment, be sure to ask if there's anything you need to do in advance, such as restrict your diet. Write down any symptoms you're experiencing, including any that may seem unrelated to the reason ...
- 24. Burning mouth syndrome
- (Burning mouth syndrome)
- ... restrict your diet. Write down any symptoms you're experiencing, including any that may seem unrelated to your mouth pain. Write down key personal information, including any major stresses ...
- 25. Glomerulonephritis
- (Glomerulonephritis)
- ... you make the appointment, ask if there's anything you need to do in advance, such as restrict your diet. Write down the symptoms you're having, even if they seem unrelated to the reason for your ...
- 26. Glaucoma
- (Glaucoma)
- ... If you have elevated intraocular pressure or glaucoma, follow these lifestyle tips. Eat a healthy diet. Eating a healthy diet can help you maintain your health, but it won't prevent glaucoma ...
- 27. Gilbert's syndrome
- (Gilbert's syndrome)
- ... as a cold or the flu Fasting or eating a very low-calorie diet Dehydration Menstruation Stress Strenuous exercise Lack of sleep The jaundice will go away when these conditions resolve. ...
- 28. Giardiasis
- (Giardiasis)
- ... make them better or worse? Do you work or live with small children? What types of medications and dietary supplements do you take? What to expect from your doctor During the physical exam, ...
- 29. 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. ...
- 30. Gastritis
- (Gastritis)
- ... make the appointment, be sure to ask if there's anything you need to do in advance, such as restrict your diet. Write down any symptoms you're experiencing, including any that may seem unrelated ...
- 31. Gastroparesis
- (Gastroparesis)
- ... with blood sugar levels and nutrition. There is no cure for gastroparesis. Making changes to your diet may help you cope with gastroparesis signs and symptoms, but that's not always enough. Gastroparesis ...
- 32. Stomach cancer
- (Stomach cancer)
- ... Your doctor will likely investigate more common causes of these signs and symptoms first. Doctors aren't sure what causes stomach cancer. There is a strong correlation between a diet high in smoked, ...
- 33. Gas and gas pains
- (Gas and gas pains)
- ... especially if added to your diet too quickly. Carbonated beverages, such as soda and beer, also are causes of gas. Other causes of excess gas include: Swallowed air. You swallow air every time ...
- 34. Gallstones
- (Gallstones)
- ... overweight or obese Being pregnant Eating a high-fat diet Eating a high-cholesterol diet Eating a low-fiber diet Having a family history of gallstones Having diabetes Losing weight very quickly ...
- 35. Cholecystitis
- (Cholecystitis)
- ... What you can do Be aware of any pre-appointment restrictions. At the time you make the appointment, ask if there's anything you need to do in advance, such as restrict your diet. Write down ...
- 36. Gallbladder cancer
- (Gallbladder cancer)
- ... time you make the appointment, be sure to ask if there's anything you need to do in advance, such as restrict your diet. Write down any symptoms you're experiencing, including any that may seem ...
- 37. Jet lag disorder
- (Jet lag disorder)
- ... other remedies Most frequent fliers have a favorite jet lag cure, from aromatherapy or homeopathy to special diets. Many of these diets alternate days of feasting and fasting and high-protein and low-protein ...
- 38. Knee bursitis
- (Knee bursitis)
- ... problems of your parents or siblings All the medications and dietary supplements you take Questions you want to ask the doctor For knee bursitis, some basic questions to ask your doctor include: ...
- 39. Kidney infection
- (Kidney infection)
- ... diet. Write down any symptoms you're experiencing, including any that may seem unrelated to the reason for which you scheduled the appointment. Write down key personal information, including ...
- 40. Typhoid fever
- (Typhoid fever)
- ... Eating a healthy diet. Nonbulky, high-calorie meals can help replace the nutrients you lose when you're sick. In many developing nations, the public health goals that can help prevent and ...