Diseases and
medical procedures
Galactorrhea
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It is a condition in which one or both breasts secrete milk and there is no relation to lactation, but the levels of prolactin, which is the hormone that stimulates milk production, are high, often causing…
Swollen lymph nodes
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The lymph nodes protect the body from any invading agent, so when they become inflamed it is due to a viral or bacterial infection. The areas most susceptible to such inflammation are usually the armpits, neck,…
Gangrene
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It is organic tissue necrosis caused by serious bacterial infections or by lack of blood circulation, which usually affects arms, legs, feet, and hands, but also attacks internal organs and muscle tissue. Diseases such as diabetes…
Gastritis
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Gastritis is considered to be a set of conditions that cause inflammation of the stomach lining, whose main causes are bacterial infection by Helicobacter pylori, excessive intake of medications, and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and coffee.…
Gingivitis
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This inflammatory condition of the gums is quite frequent, being a manifestation of periodontitis or periodontal disease, which is a serious condition that causes the loss of teeth. Gingivitis, in addition to causing inflammation in the…
Glaucoma
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It is a condition in which the optic nerve is damaged, raising eye pressure due to an accumulation of fluid in the front of the eye. If not diagnosed and treated promptly, it can cause decreased…
Glomerulonephritis
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Glomerular nephropathy or glomerulonephritis consists of functional and structural involvement of the glomeruli, which are a set of blood vessels in the kidneys that are responsible for filtering and removing waste substances from the blood. This…
Heatstroke
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It is a serious condition caused by an exaggerated level of heat in the body, either by being exposed to high temperatures for a long time or by exercising or doing physical activities in climates or…
Gonorrhea
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It is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which infects women and men alike, mainly young people. This bacteria can cause infection in the genitals, mouth, or anus, depending on the type…
