Gallstones

Gallstones are formed in the gall bladder when the cholesterol or the bilirubin in bile (which is stored in the gall bladder) harden into stone-like crystals. When the stones reach become bigger than about 8 mm, the person will often have intense pain in the stomach and jaundice. The condition is life-threatening if it is not treated.

Join our online group on gallstones. Ask questions, get answers from experts, and learn more.

Ganglion Cysts - Ganglion Wrist

Ganglion cysts are the most common non-cancerous lumps that form in the hand. Though the appearance may be frightening, most of the time ganglion cysts/wrists are harmless.

For additional information on the causes and possible treatment of ganglion cysts, Medindia’s support group is where you need to be.

Gastric Cancer / Cancer Of The Stomach

Gastric cancer (cancer of the stomach) is most often found in people over age 55. Statistics have shown that men are more susceptible than women, and black more than whites. In India, approximately 24,000 new cases of gastric cancer are diagnosed each year and about 700,000 new cases diagnosed worldwide. 

Medindia’s support group hosts additional information on this form of cancer, its prognosis and treatment options.

Gem Stones

Gem stones have been used by healers since ancient times: each stone is supposed to have a kind of energy that balances or imbalances the energies in the body, and can be used to cure diseases. Some people swear by gem stone therapy, though mainstream doctors dismiss it as quackery.

Join our online group on gem stones to discuss gem stones and your experiences with them – pleasant, unpleasant, effective, or ineffective.

General

This support group serves as an information center for other discussions on health topics.

Genetic Counseling

Modern medicine has recorded 5, 000 different disorders caused by genetic defects. The need for genetic counseling has become imperative in the medical discipline of obstetrics today. Genetic counselors educated in the medical and psycho-social aspects of genetic disease, can simplify and convey complex information to help people make important life decisions. 

For help, guidance and valuable information on genetic disorders, Medindia’s support group is the place to be.

Genetic Testing of Diseases

Genetic testing can show you if you have a genetic disease or an inherited vulnerability to certain diseases. You can then know if you need to take precautions to avoid getting diseases that run in your family, or to avoid passing them on to your children.

Ask questions and get answers by joining our online group on genetic testing.

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.