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Gout
Category: Health
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Gout Gout is a form of arthritis marked by sudden attacks of painful, inflamed joints. it is characterized by pain, swelling, redness, and warmth (inflammation) as well as stiffness in a joint or joints. Without treatment, gout attacks tend to recur and may cause severe damage to joints, tendons, and other tissues. gout is most common in men. Causes Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia). Hyperuricemia usually does no harm, and most people with high levels ...

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Gerd
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Overview Did you know…? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is caused by the abnormal backflow, or reflux, of stomach acid and juices into the esophagus, the tube that leads from the throat to the stomach. Causes The backflow of stomach acid and juices into the esophagus occurs when the valve between the lower end of the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter, or LES) does not close tightly enough. Overeating or bending forward after eating occasionally ...

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Ginger 2
Category: Animal Health,Children's Health,Health,Men's Health,Natural Meds,Seniors' Health,Symptoms and Herbs,Women's Health
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Ginger Upset Stomach? Reach for Ginger Root for Relief Ginger root has long been found to be effective in combating stomach problems such as indigestion, nausea, morning sickness, motion sickness and diarrhea. In fact since ancient times it has been used as an ingredient of herbal medicines in places such as Arabia, Asia and India. China has been reaping the benefits of ginger root for its dietary benefits for over 2,000 years. The British medical journal Lancet reported that when it ...

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Ginkgo biloba
Category: Natural Meds
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Overview: Ginkgo biloba is the world's most used treatment for memory loss and degenerative diseases of the brain and central nervous system.  because ginkgo increases the circulation of blood and oxygen to all parts of the body, the herb is an effective overall tonic that aids in the treatment of a variety of conditions, ranging from impotence to ringing in the ears. plant description: Ginkgo biloba is sometimes called a living fossil and the only surviving member of the ginkgo ...

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Gallstones
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Gallstones Gallstones are made from cholesterol and other things found in the spleen. They can be smaller than a apple seed or as large as a kiwi. Many people get diagnosed with gallstones.  They may not even know that they have gallstones because most people have no symptoms.  Gallstones are solid deposits of cholesterol or calcium salts that develop in your gallbladder or bile ducts.  Gallstones usually call for no treatment in most people. Causes Gallstones form when ...

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Glaucoma
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Glaucoma Glaucoma a scary condition that can sometimes take away an individuals sight before they realize anything's wrong. This condition is the leading cause of vision loss. The most common form of glaucoma is called the primary open-angle glaucoma. Primary open-angle glaucoma develops gradually.  It gives no warning signs. Many people aren't even aware they have an eye problem until their eyesight starts to deteriorate significantly. Glaucoma is not just one disease, but a ...

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Gastritis
Category: Health
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Did you know…? Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation or erosion of the lining of the stomach. It can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic). Causes Gastritis can be caused by irritation due to excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting, stress or the use of certain medications such as aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs. It may also be caused by any of the following: •    Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori): A bacteria that lives in the mucous lining of ...

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Genital warts
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Overview What are genital warts? Genital warts are skin growths in the groin, genital, or anal areas. They are considered a sexually transmitted disease (STD) because they are caused by a virus that can be spread by sexual contact. Genital warts occur in women, men, and children. •    In women, the virus that causes genital warts (human papillomavirus, or HPV) can infect the cervix, vagina, vulva, urethra, and the groin or anal areas. HPV can cause abnormal changes in ...

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Goiter
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Did you know…? A goiter is an oversized thyroid gland, which is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck. A goiter often causes a noticeable swelling in the neck. A goiter can be caused by a lack of iodine in the diet, a tumor or nodule on the gland, a thyroid disease, or, rarely, cancer. In many parts of the world, goiters are most common in people who have hypothyroidism, in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, related to a low-iodine diet.. In ...

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Garlic
Category: Women's Health
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Allium Sativum   Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a member of the lily family. The term garlic comes from the Old English word garleac, which translates to spear leek. Garlic is an herb that is commonly used throughout the world, therefore it is commonly referred to by many different names including: aglio, ail, ajo, alho, bawang, chesnok, garleag, garlick, gratiem, katiem, knoblauch, knoflook, lasun, lehsun, ninniku, poondoo, sarmisak, shum, sir, suan, suen tau, and ...

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