- 21. Graves' disease
- (Graves' disease)
- ... the use of the drug can cause serious heart problems. Surgery If other therapies aren't an option or haven't been effective, you may need surgery to remove your thyroid (thyroidectomy). After the surgery, ...
- 22. Golfer's elbow
- (Golfer's elbow)
- ... long will I need to avoid the sport or activity that caused my elbow problems? What kind of exercise routine can I safely follow while I'm healing? What is the likelihood that I will need surgery? ...
- 23. Burning mouth syndrome
- (Burning mouth syndrome)
- ... or mouthwashes Saliva replacement products Capsaicin, a pain reliever that comes from chili peppers Surgery isn't recommended for burning mouth syndrome. In addition to medical treatment and ...
- 24. Glaucoma
- (Glaucoma)
- ... eye tumors, retinal detachment, eye inflammation and lens dislocation. Certain types of eye surgery also may trigger glaucoma. Also, being nearsighted or farsighted may increase your risk of developing ...
- 25. Genital herpes
- (Genital herpes)
- ... as time passes. Various factors may trigger outbreaks, including: Stress Fatigue Illness Surgery Menstruation When to see a doctor If you suspect you have genital herpes — or any ...
- 26. Gastritis
- (Gastritis)
- ... vulnerable to digestive juices. Excessive alcohol use is more likely to cause acute gastritis. Stress. Severe stress due to major surgery, injury, burns or severe infections can cause acute gastritis. ...
- 27. Gastroparesis
- (Gastroparesis)
- ... vagus nerve can be damaged by diseases, such as diabetes, or by surgery to the stomach or small intestine. Factors that can make it difficult for your stomach to empty properly include: Diabetes ...
- 28. Stomach cancer
- (Stomach cancer)
- ... emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Exploratory surgery. Your doctor may recommend surgery to look for signs that your cancer has spread beyond your stomach within your ...
- 29. Gangrene
- (Gangrene)
- ... or atherosclerosis. Treatments for gangrene include surgery to remove dead tissue, antibiotics and other approaches. The prognosis for recovery is better if gangrene is identified early and treated quickly. ...
- 30. Ganglion cysts
- (Ganglion cysts)
- ... However, in some cases your doctor may recommend surgery to remove the cyst. Surgery If you have significant pain or difficulty with joint movement, or if other treatments aren't working, your doctor ...
- 31. Gallstones
- (Gallstones)
- ... surgery. Gallstones that don't cause any signs and symptoms typically don't need treatment. Gallstones may cause no signs or symptoms. If a gallstone lodges in a duct and causes a blockage, signs ...
- 32. Cholecystitis
- (Cholecystitis)
- ... gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy)? When do I need gallbladder surgery? What are the risks of surgery? How long does it take to recover from gallbladder surgery? Are there other treatment ...
- 33. Gallbladder cancer
- (Gallbladder cancer)
- ... helps determine your prognosis and your treatment options. Tests and procedures used to stage gallbladder cancer include: Exploratory surgery. Your doctor may recommend surgery to look inside ...
- 34. Galactorrhea
- (Galactorrhea)
- ... frequent breast self-exams, a skin rash on the chest or prolonged clothing friction Nerve damage to the chest wall from chest surgery, burns or other chest injuries Spinal cord surgery, injury or tumors ...
- 35. 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 ...
- 36. Knee pain
- (Knee pain)
- ... your family doctor. Depending upon the cause of your problem, he or she may refer you to a doctor specializing in joint diseases (rheumatologist), joint surgery (orthopedic surgeon) or sports medicine. ...
- 37. Knee bursitis
- (Knee bursitis)
- ... to improve flexibility and strengthen muscles. This therapy may alleviate pain and reduce your risk of recurring episodes of knee bursitis. Surgery If you have severe chronic bursitis and don't respond ...
- 38. Kidney infection
- (Kidney infection)
- ... or heart valve, gets infected. Rarely, kidney infection results after kidney surgery. Factors that increase your risk of a kidney infection include: Female anatomy. Women have a greater risk ...
- 39. Kidney cysts
- (Kidney cysts)
- ... cyst with an alcohol solution to prevent it from reforming. The cysts generally return after this type of procedure, so it's reserved for certain situations. Surgery to remove the cyst. A large ...
- 40. 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 ...
