Anesthesia is a way to control pain using anesthetic medicine. General anesthesia, which can be injected into a vein or inhaled, affects the entire body and makes the person unconscious. A person under general anesthesia is completely unaware of what is going on and does not feel pain during the surgery or procedure...
General practitioners are medical doctors who diagnose and treat most types of health conditions or diseases and do not specialize in any particular area of medicine. They provide basic medical service for males and females of all age groups. General practitioners usually complete a 1- to 2-year residency following...
Covers causes and symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. Treatment includes medicine or therapy or both. Discusses working with your doctor to find the medicine that works best for you. Covers applied relaxation therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Generalized breast lumpiness, also called fibrocystic breast changes or benign (noncancerous) breast disease, is a common breast condition. Generalized breast lumpiness tends to become more noticeable before a menstrual period and can often be felt in both breasts around the nipple and in the upper, outer part of the...
The generic name is the chemical name of a medicine. This name is the same no matter how many companies manufacture the medicine. When a company makes a medicine, they give it a brand name (or trade name). A generic name medicine can be made by more than one company. And each company may have their own brand name for...
Genetic conditions are diseases that can be passed from parents to children. Some conditions may be inherited if only one parent has the changed gene, while others can be inherited only if both parents have the changed gene. If one or both parents have a gene change (mutation) or have a genetic condition, the risk of...
Genes determine what you inherit from your parents, from blood type and hair color to certain diseases. Changes in genes or chromosomes may cause health problems. We have hundreds of topics to answer your questions about genetic conditions. Maybe you're wondering about your baby's risk for disease or how to care for a...
Genetic counseling is done by specially trained health professionals who offer guidance to people concerned about their risk of genetic diseases. A genetic counselor may: Look at family and personal medical history and medical records. This is done to see if genetic testing would be helpful. If so, the counselor can...
Working as part of a medical team, genetic counselors provide education and support to families at risk for or diagnosed with inherited conditions. The counselor can help people understand the pros and cons of genetic testing. They can also help explain which tests may or may not be right for each person. Genetic...
Genes influence your weight by their effect on: How calories are used (energy metabolism). Some people use calories efficiently—they need fewer calories to fuel the body, which can result in "leftover" calories being stored as fat. Other people use calories less efficiently—they need more calories to fuel the body, so...
A genetic test checks the DNA of your cells. It can find changes in your genes or chromosomes that may cause a genetic illness. The results may tell you about your ancestry, your health, or your risk for certain diseases. Testing can be done on a single gene, selected genes, or all of your genes (your genome). The test...
Learn about genetic testing for medicines and how doctors use it to make choices about medicines.
What are genes? Genes are the part of a body cell that contain the biological information that parents pass to their children. Genes control the growth and development of cells. Genes are made of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), a substance inside the center (nucleus) of cells that contains instructions for the development...
This executive summary reviews the topics covered in this PDQ summary on the genetics of breast and gynecologic cancers. Inheritance and Risk Factors suggestive of a genetic contribution to both breast cancer and gynecologic cancer include 1) an increased incidence of these cancers among individuals with a family...
This executive summary reviews the topics covered in the PDQ summary on the genetics of colorectal cancer (CRC), with hyperlinks to detailed sections below that describe the evidence on each topic. Inheritance and Risk Factors suggestive of a genetic contribution to CRC include the following: (1) a strong family history...
This executive summary reviews the topics covered in this PDQ summary on the genetics of endocrine and neuroendocrine neoplasias, with hyperlinks to detailed sections below that describe the evidence on each topic. Inheritance and Risk Several hereditary syndromes involve the endocrine or neuroendocrine glands. Multiple...
Gastric cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the world, with an incidence of over 1 million cases and an estimated 769,000 deaths occurring in 2020. Globally, this cancer ranked fifth for cancer incidence and fourth for cancer mortality in 2020.[ 1, 2] In 2023, there will be an estimated 26,500 new...
This executive summary reviews the topics covered in this PDQ summary on the genetics of prostate cancer, with hyperlinks to detailed sections below that describe the evidence on each topic. . Inheritance and Risk A genetic contribution to prostate cancer risk has been documented, and knowledge about the molecular...
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is commonly diagnosed in both men and women. In the United States in 2023, about 81,800 new cases of kidney cancer and renal pelvis cancer will occur, along with an estimated 14,890 deaths.[ 1] These cancers account for about 4.2% of all adult malignancies.[ 1] The male-to-female ratio is...
This executive summary reviews the topics covered in this PDQ summary on the genetics of skin cancer, with hyperlinks to detailed sections below that describe the evidence on each topic. Inheritance and Risk More than 100 types of tumors are clinically apparent on the skin. Many are known to have familial and/or...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: arthritis, blood disorder, prevent organ transplant rejection, psoriasis.
Discusses genital herpes, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2). Covers symptoms and treatment, including care during pregnancy. Covers what increases your risk and offers prevention tips.
Genital herpes is an infection that is spread through sexual contact. It may cause skin blisters and sores in the genital area but often causes no visible symptoms. Some people may have only a single outbreak of herpes. Other people will have repeated outbreaks. Herpes can be bothersome, but it usually doesn't cause...
A variety of treatments offer relief from this common STD—find out what works best for your symptoms. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Test topical alternatives For symptom relief and faster healing, try ointments containing zinc, lithium succinate, propolis, lemon...
An injury to the genital area can cause severe pain. Usually the pain subsides over the course of a few minutes to an hour. Severe pain does not always mean that your injury is severe. After an injury to the genital area, it is important that you watch for urinary problems. Other injuries that can cause problems with...
Genital warts are skin growths on or around the genitals or anus. They are caused by a virus that's spread by sexual contact. Genital warts may continue to grow and spread, or they may go away with or without treatment. They often come back after treatment.
Covers causes and symptoms of human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection (STI). HPV is also called genital warts. Looks at treatment with medicines, lasers, surgery, or freezing. Covers prevention and shots of HPV vaccine.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Gentamicin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Gentamicin is used to treat severe or serious bacterial infections. Gentamicin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
