- 41. Irritable bowel syndrome
- (Irritable bowel syndrome)
- ... syndrome doesn't cause inflammation or changes in bowel tissue or increase your risk of colorectal cancer. In many cases, you can control irritable bowel syndrome by managing your diet, lifestyle and stress. ...
- 42. Crohn's disease
- (Crohn's disease)
- ... your intestine to absorb enough nutrients to keep you nourished. Additionally, anemia is common in people with Crohn's disease. Colon cancer. Having Crohn's disease that affects your colon ...
- 43. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- (Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
- ... anemia is common in people with IBD. Colon cancer. Having IBD disease that affects your colon increases your risk of colon cancer. Other health problems. In addition to inflammation ...
- 44. Gynecomastia
- (Gynecomastia)
- ... 80. At least one in four men are affected during this time. Medications A number of medications can cause gynecomastia. These include: Anti-androgens used to treat prostate enlargement or cancer ...
- 45. 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 ...
- 46. 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 ...
- 47. Geographic tongue
- (Geographic tongue)
- ... cause health problems and isn't associated with infection or cancer. Geographic tongue can sometimes cause tongue discomfort and increased sensitivity to certain substances. Signs and symptoms of ...
- 48. Gaucher's disease
- (Gaucher's disease)
- ... the skin (ecchymosis). An increased risk of certain cancers. Older people with Gaucher's disease may have an increased likelihood of developing certain types of cancer, particularly multiple myeloma ...
- 49. Gastritis
- (Gastritis)
- ... (acute gastritis) or it can occur slowly over time (chronic gastritis). In some cases, gastritis can lead to ulcers and an increased risk of stomach cancer. For most people, however, gastritis isn't serious ...
- 50. Gastroparesis
- (Gastroparesis)
- ... Abdominal surgery Infection Certain medications that slow the rate of stomach emptying, such as narcotic pain medications and antidepressants Certain cancer treatments Anorexia Bulimia Scleroderma ...
- 51. Stomach cancer
- (Stomach cancer)
- Stomach cancer is cancer that occurs in the stomach — the muscular sac located in the upper middle of your abdomen, just below your ribs. Your stomach receives and holds the food you eat and then helps ...
- 52. Gastric cancer
- (Gastric cancer )
- See: Stomach cancer ...
- 53. Gangrene
- (Gangrene)
- ... people, those who are immunocompromised, those who have underlying conditions, such as diabetes, atherosclerosis or some cancers, and those who have advanced cases of gangrene by the time they seek treatment ...
- 54. Ganglion cysts
- (Ganglion cysts)
- Ganglion cysts are noncancerous fluid-filled lumps (cysts) that most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of your wrists or hands. They may also appear in your feet. A ganglion cyst may develop ...
- 55. Gallstones
- (Gallstones)
- ... which can lead to inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Pancreatitis causes intense, constant abdominal pain and usually requires hospitalization. Gallbladder cancer. People with a history ...
- 56. Gallbladder cancer
- (Gallbladder cancer)
- Gallbladder cancer is cancer that begins in the gallbladder. Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your liver. The gallbladder stores bile, a ...
- 57. Galactorrhea
- (Galactorrhea)
- ... probably doesn't signal breast cancer, but you should still see a doctor for evaluation. Nonmilky nipple discharge — particularly if the discharge is bloody, yellow or clear and is occurring from one ...
- 58. Knee bursitis
- (Knee bursitis)
- ... have medical conditions or who take medications that make them more susceptible to infection may have a greater risk of infectious (septic) knee bursitis. These conditions include cancer, diabetes, lupus, ...
- 59. Klinefelter syndrome
- (Klinefelter syndrome)
- ... with blood vessels Increased risk of breast cancer and cancers of the blood, bone marrow or lymph nodes Increased risk of lung diseases, such as chronic bronchitis Increased risk of autoimmune disorders, ...
- 60. Kidney cysts
- (Kidney cysts)
- ... simple kidney cysts — noncancerous cysts that rarely cause complications. It's not clear what causes simple kidney cysts. Typically, only one cyst occurs on the surface of a kidney, but multiple cysts ...
