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  1. Gonorrhoea

    Gonorrhoea, also spelt gonorrhea, affects both men and women and is transmitted during sex, it may lead to infertility in women if left untreated.

  2. Gout

    While most other types of arthritis develop slowly, an attack of gout happens suddenly, often overnight.

  3. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis

    Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly known as Wegener granulomatosis is a rare condition that targets the arteries, veins and capillaries of the kidneys and the respiratory system.

  4. Grief after suicide

    The grief felt by family and friends can be deeper when the cause of death is suicide.

  5. Growth hormone

    Some athletes and bodybuilders wrongly believe that taking synthetic growth hormone will help build up their muscles.

  6. Guillain-Barré syndrome

    Most people with Guillain-Barré syndrome experienced some form of viral or bacterial infection before the onset of symptoms.

  7. Gum disease

    Brushing teeth regularly helps to prevent gum disease and early treatment can help save affected teeth.

  8. Haemochromatosis

    Haemochromatosis (iron overload disorder) tends to be under-diagnosed, partly because its symptoms are similar to those caused by a range of other illnesses.

  9. Haemolytic uraemic syndrome

    Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is a rare condition which can lead to chronic kidney damage or death from kidney failure.

  10. Haemophilia

    All children with severe haemophilia are given preventative treatment with infusions of blood products before they have a bleed.