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Generalized anxiety disorder causes people to feel constant, severe anxiety, often without a reason. This eMedTV Web page offers more facts on the condition, including the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that generally affects the genitals and rectum. This eMedTV Web page explains how genital herpes is transmitted, lists the treatments that are available, and describes the symptoms of the condition.
Genital warts are highly contagious and can be spread through sexual contact with an infected individual. This eMedTV page further describes genital warts, explains how they are spread, and lists the various treatment options that are available.
Geodon is a medicine that can be prescribed to treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder in adults. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of Geodon uses, effects, general dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
If you have heartburn two or more times a week, and it isn't helped by over-the-counter drugs, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD). This eMedTV channel offers articles on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of GERD.
If you have heartburn two or more times a week, you may have GERD. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and explains its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Gestational diabetes is a kind of diabetes that only affects pregnant women. This section of the eMedTV library discusses gestational diabetes in detail and explains that, for most women, gestational diabetes goes away after pregnancy.
Some pregnant women may experience gestational hypertension after the twentieth week of pregnancy. As this eMedTV page explains, if gestational hypertension is caught early, complications affecting the organs, such as the brain, may be avoided.
This portion of the eMedTV library explains how Giardia -- a one-celled, microscopic parasite -- causes illness in humans, and also provides information on symptoms, treatment, and how to prevent an infection.
Giardia, found in the feces of infected humans or animals, causes a diarrheal illness known as giardiasis. This eMedTV Web page describes where the Giardia parasite lives and explains how the parasite is transmitted.
Giardiasis is an intestinal illness that causes diarrhea. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the condition, including symptoms, common transmission methods, and treatment options. Links to additional information are also provided.
Ginkgo is an herbal supplement that is claimed to improve memory and help with several other conditions. This eMedTV article describes the benefits of ginkgo, lists side effects that may occur, and explains the effectiveness of this herbal remedy.
Ginkgo biloba supplements are often used to improve memory and mental functioning. This article on the eMedTV Web site discusses other benefits of ginkgo biloba, explains how it works, and explores the safety and effectiveness of this product.
Ginseng is an herbal supplement often used to enhance memory and mental function. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses some of the benefits of ginseng, explains how it works, and explores the safety and effectiveness of these products.
Glatiramer is a prescription medication for multiple sclerosis that comes in injectable form. This eMedTV article explains when and how to give the injections, describes the effects of the drug, and lists potential side effects that may occur.