Genetics of Male Infertility

Due to the rapid strides that medicine has made in the recent past, assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have make it possible for many infertile men with severe male factor infertility to father children. 

If you and your partner are facing difficulties in this respect, don’t lose hope. Face the pressures, share your experiences and gain valuable advice from specialists in the field at this support group for male infertility.

GERD

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a condition when digestive juices and food go back up the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach) from the stomach. When this happens often (more than twice a week), and it can damage the lining of the esophagus and cause more serious problems.

Talk to others with this condition and experts who can help by joining our online support group for GERD.

Geriatry-Related Diseases

Geriatric diseases include diseases that appear only in old age, diseases that persist up to old age, and other diseases that occur in people of all ages. Because the body of an old person is very different from the body of a younger adult, diseases affect older people differently, and a geriatric physician is the best person to consult for them.

Join our online support group for people with geriatric diseases and their families. Ask your questions to experts and share your experiences.

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a kind of diabetes that affects pregnant women who are not otherwise diabetic. Babies born to women with gestational diabetes are more likely to be big for gestational age, have low blood sugar and jaundice. But gestational diabetes can be controlled with regulated diet and physical activity.

Join our online group on gestational diabetes to learn more about the condition by asking your questions to the experts and meeting other women with gestational diabetes.

Giardiasis

Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestines by Giardia lamblia. It is one of the most common causes of diarrhea all over the world. The bacteria spreads through water contaminated by human and animal wastes containing it.

Learn more by joining our online group on giardiasis. Ask questions, get answers from experts, and share experiences.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a kind of eye problem in which high fluid pressure inside the eye damages the optic nerve, leading eventually to blindness. One of the first signs of glaucoma is loss of peripheral vision. People with diabetes and high blood pressure should check their eyes regularly for vision loss from glaucoma.

Join our online support group for people with glaucoma to meet others with the condition and talk to experts who can help.

Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis is a kidney disease characterized by inflammation of the glomeruli – the small blood vessels in the kidney. A kidney biopsy is necessary to know the type of glomerulonephritis, and treatment will differ based on this.

Join our glomerulonephritis support group to learn more about the disease.

Glomerulonephritis Types

Glomerulonephritis TypesGlomerulonephritis is a kidney disease characterized by inflammation of the glomeruli – the small blood vessels in the kidney. A kidney biopsy is necessary to know the type of glomerulonephritis, and treatment will differ based on this.

Join our glomerulonephritis support group to learn more about the disease.

Gonorrhea / Clap

Gonorrhea, or "Clap", is a very common sexually transmitted infection. Cause by the Neisseria gonorrhea bacterium, gonorrhea is spread during sexual intercourse and is most commonly found among younger people who have multiple sex partners. Mothers with gonorrhea can also be spread the disease to their child during birth.

Medindia’s support group provides you a wealth of information on this STD, its transmission and treatment.

Gout

Gout is strongly associated with obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes. Here, the blood contains abnormally high levels of uric acid. It is characterized by recurring attacks of joint inflammation (arthritis), deposits of hard lumps of uric acid, decreased kidney function.

Guard yourself against gout. Learn several precautionary tips and lifestyle revamp measures at this support group for gout.