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HERPES ZOSTER (SHINGLES)  PROBLEM Shingles is a reactivation of the viral infection common in childhood known as chickenpox. The virus is contagious for those who have not had the chickenpox. CAUSE Varicella-zoster virus is stimulated and produces a blister-like rash, commonly seen on the […]

HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS  PROBLEM You may experience oral or genital bumps or blister-like lesions (often painful), burning, itching, sensation of pressure, painful urination, painful lymph nodes (bumps along […]

HEMORRHOIDS  PROBLEM A hemorrhoid is a varicose vein of the rectum. You may not know you have a hemorrhoid until bleeding occurs. Hemorrhoids are often found after painless […]

GRIEF  PROBLEM Normal grief resolution may take from 6 months up to as long as 2 years. CAUSES Grief can follow the death of a loved one, but grief […]

GOUT  PROBLEM Gout is caused by high uric acid deposits in the joints, which produce pain and swelling at the joint. Gout commonly occurs in the big toe; […]

GONORRHEA  PROBLEM Gonorrhea is an sexually transmitted infection (STI). You may have the following symptoms: burning during urination, yellowish discharge from the penis or vagina, heavier menstrual periods, or […]

GESTATIONAL DIABETES  PROBLEM Gestational diabetes develops only during pregnancy; it occurs because of the new hormones being produced. The hormonal influence makes you “insulin resistant,” meaning you still […]

GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)  PROBLEM You have stomach acid or a feeling of “heartburn” and “acid brash.” CAUSE Heartburn happens when stomach contents come back up into the throat. […]