- 21. Burning mouth syndrome
- (Burning mouth syndrome)
- ... burning mouth syndrome may last for years. In some cases, though, symptoms may suddenly go away on their own or become less frequent. Burning mouth syndrome usually doesn't cause any noticeable physical ...
- 22. Glaucoma
- (Glaucoma)
- ... pigment granules from your iris build up in the drainage channels (trabecular meshwork), slowing or blocking fluid exiting your eye. Physical activities, such as jogging, sometimes stir up the pigment ...
- 23. Giardiasis
- (Giardiasis)
- ... physical and mental development. Lactose intolerance. Many people with giardia infection develop lactose intolerance — the inability to properly digest milk sugar. The problem may persist long after ...
- 24. Gestational diabetes
- (Gestational diabetes)
- ... baby moves. If your baby's heart doesn't beat faster during movement, the baby may not be getting enough oxygen. Biophysical profile (BPP). This test combines a nonstress test with an ultrasound ...
- 25. Genital herpes
- (Genital herpes)
- ... as: Are you experiencing any pelvic pain? Do you have any pain while urinating? Do you have any sores or unusual discharge? Your doctor usually can diagnose genital herpes based on a physical ...
- 26. Gas and gas pains
- (Gas and gas pains)
- ... a physical exam. During the exam, your doctor may check to see if your abdomen is distended and listen for a hollow sound when your abdomen is tapped. A hollow sound usually indicates the presence of excess ...
- 27. Ganglion cysts
- (Ganglion cysts)
- ... she may perform: Physical exam. Your doctor may apply pressure to the cyst to test for tenderness or discomfort. X-ray. Your doctor may also recommend an X-ray of the affected area to rule ...
- 28. Galactorrhea
- (Galactorrhea)
- ... task because there are so many possibilities. Testing may involve: A physical exam, during which your doctor may try to express some of the fluid from your nipple by gently squeezing or pressing ...
- 29. Dislocation
- (Dislocation)
- ... the joint have been damaged, you may need surgery to repair these tissues. Besides physically examining your injury, your doctor may order the following: X-ray. An X-ray of your joint is ...
- 30. Infant jaundice
- (Infant jaundice)
- ... jaundice) will determine the course of treatment. Tests to determine jaundice include: A physical exam A laboratory test of a sample of your baby's blood A skin test with a device called a transcutaneous ...
- 31. Krabbe disease
- (Krabbe disease)
- ... my child's prognosis? Would physical or occupational therapy help my child? Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can take home with me? Can you recommend any reliable websites? ...
- 32. Knee pain
- (Knee pain)
- ... and infections — also can cause knee pain. Many types of minor knee pain respond well to self-care measures. Physical therapy and knee braces also can help relieve knee pain. In some cases, however, ...
- 33. Knee bursitis
- (Knee bursitis)
- ... make a diagnosis of knee bursitis during the physical exam. Tests to rule out other problems or to check for infection are sometimes necessary. Imaging tests To help rule out injuries that may cause ...
- 34. Klinefelter syndrome
- (Klinefelter syndrome)
- ... infancy or boyhood. If your son seems to be developing more slowly than other boys are, see your son's doctor. Some variation in physical and mental development is normal. But it's best to check with ...
- 35. Kleptomania
- (Kleptomania)
- ... traumatic events in your past and any current, major stressors. Make a list of your medical information, including other physical or mental health conditions with which you've been diagnosed. Also ...
- 36. Diabetic ketoacidosis
- (Diabetic ketoacidosis)
- ... little insulin in your system, triggering an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis. Other possible triggers of diabetic ketoacidosis may include: Stress Physical or emotional trauma High fever Surgery ...
- 37. Keratitis
- (Keratitis)
- ... in water such as those used in swimming pools may irritate the cornea and cause irritation and a physical breakdown of the delicate surface tissue of the cornea (corneal epithelium), resulting in a chemical ...
- 38. Type 2 diabetes in children
- (Type 2 diabetes in children)
- ... children. Encourage your child to eat healthy foods, get plenty of physical activity and maintain a healthy weight. If diet and exercise aren't enough to control type 2 diabetes in children, oral medication ...
- 39. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- ... if your body stores fat elsewhere, such as your hips and thighs. Inactivity. The less active you are, the greater your risk of type 2 diabetes. Physical activity helps you control your weight, uses ...
- 40. Type 1 diabetes in children
- (Type 1 diabetes in children)
- ... learn more about how your child's favorites affect his or her blood sugar, and then you can learn to compensate for them. Physical activity Everyone needs regular aerobic exercise, and children ...
