guanidine

Guanidine is used to treat muscle weakness caused by Eaton-Lambert syndrome. Guanidine will not treat myasthenia gravis. Guanidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

guarana

Guarana is a plant and it is also known as Brazilian Cocoa, Cacao Brésilien, Guarana Seed Extract, Guaranine, Paullinia cupana, Paullinia sorbilis, Zoom. and other names. Some uses not proven with research have included treatment of anxiety, improvement of mental performance, weight loss, malaria, diarrhea, fever...

Guaraná

Botanical names: Paullinia cupana How It Works Caffeine and the closely related alkaloids theobromine and theophylline make up the primary active constituents in guaraná. Caffeine’s effects are well known and include stimulating the central nervous system, increasing metabolic rate, and having a mild diuretic effect. 2...

Guaraná for Sports & Fitness

Guaraná How Much Is Usually Taken by Athletes? Some athletes take guaraná during their training; however, there is no scientific research to support this use. . Side Effects As with any caffeinated product, guaraná may cause insomnia, trembling, anxiety, palpitations, and urinary frequency. 1 Guaraná should be avoided...

Guaraná for Weight Control

Guaraná How Much Is Usually Taken by Dieters? Guaraná contains substances similar to caffeine that could be responsible for caffeine-like responses in the body, including central nervous system stimulation, increased metabolic rate, and a mild diuretic effect. 3 There is no research demonstrating guaraná is effective...

Guggul

Botanical names: Commiphora mukul How It Works Guggul contains resin, volatile oils, and gum. The extract isolates ketonic steroid compounds known as guggulsterones. These compounds have been shown to provide the cholesterol- and triglyceride-lowering actions noted for guggul. 1 Guggul significantly lowers serum...

Guggul for Weight Control

Guggul How Much Is Usually Taken by Dieters? Coupled with exercise in a double-blind trial, a combination of guggul, phosphate salts, hydroxycitrate, and tyrosine has been shown to improve mood with a slight tendency to improve weight loss in overweight adults. 1 Daily recommendations for guggul are typically based on...

Guided Imagery

Related Topics Find Health Condition Information Find Drug Interaction Information Imagery, the flow of thoughts that one can see, hear, or otherwise experience in the imagination, can be valuable for healing. Research in biofeedback, hypnosis, and meditative states has shown that people have a powerful range of...

Guided Imagery

Guided imagery is a program of directed thoughts and suggestions that guide your imagination toward a relaxed, focused state. You can use an instructor, online videos, or scripts to help you through this process. Guided imagery is based on the concept that your body and mind are connected. Using all of your senses, your...

Guidelines for Lung Cancer Screening

Lung cancer screening is a way to find some lung cancers early, before a person has any symptoms of the cancer. Lung cancer screening may help those who have the highest risk for lung cancer—people age 50 and older who are or were heavy smokers. For most people, who aren't at increased risk, screening for lung cancer...

Guillain-Barré syndrome

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare nerve disorder that occurs when the body's own defenses (immune system) attack part of the peripheral nervous system. Symptoms usually start with numbness or tingling in the fingers and toes, followed by muscle weakness in the legs, arms, and other muscles that develops over a period of...

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

What is Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)? Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare nerve problem. It occurs when the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. This makes your muscles weak. It can happen after a viral or bacterial infection. GBS can be deadly. But with treatment, most people recover...

Gum Disease

Covers symptoms and causes of gum disease (also called gingivitis, periodontitis, or periodontal disease). Covers what increases your risk. Discusses home treatment. Covers treatment with medicines, root planing and scaling, and surgery.

Gum disease

Gum disease (periodontal disease) is an infection of the tissues that surround and support the teeth. It's caused by the growth of bacteria present in plaque, which is a clear, sticky substance that your mouth produces. Periodontitis is a severe type of gum disease that can't be reversed. Gingivitis is a type that can...

guselkumab

Guselkumab is used in adults to treat psoriatic arthritis or moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Guselkumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Gymnema

Botanical names: Gymnema sylvestre How It Works The hypoglycemic (blood sugar-lowering) action of gymnema leaves was first documented in the late 1920s. 1 This action is attributed to members of a family of substances called gymnemic acids. 2, 3 Gymnema leaves raise insulin levels, according to research in healthy...

Gynecologic oncologist

Gynecologic oncologists are medical doctors who specialize in the care and treatment of cancers of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, and vagina (reproductive organs). Gynecologic oncologists can be board-certified through the Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Gynecologist

Gynecologists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat diseases of the female reproductive system. Gynecologists perform surgeries, such as removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) and ovaries (oophorectomy) and also can provide routine care, such as Pap smears or breast exams. Gynecologists may also practice obstetrics...

Gynecomastia

What is gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is the overdevelopment of the male breast. A breast has both glandular tissue and fatty tissue. With gynecomastia, the glands in the breast become enlarged. The enlarged glands may feel like a rubbery disk beneath the nipple area. Both breasts are often affected. What causes it...

H. Pylori Gastritis as Seen During Endoscopy

Gastritis is inflammation or irritation of the stomach lining. It can be caused by some medicines (such as aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines), overuse of alcohol, stomach acid, or bacterial infection. An infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) can cause gastritis. H. pylori is also the...

haemophilus b conjugate (PRP-OMP) vaccine

Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) is a bacteria that can cause serious illness, including breathing problems or meningitis. Hib infection usually affects children and can be fatal. Haemophilus B conjugate (PMP-OMP) vaccine is used to help prevent this disease in infants and children 2 to 71 months of age. The vaccine...

haemophilus b conjugate (PRP-T) vaccine

Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) is a bacteria that can cause serious illness, including breathing problems or meningitis. Hib infection usually affects children and can be fatal. Haemophilus B conjugate (PRP-T) vaccine is used to prevent this disease in children, and is sometimes combined with vaccines to protect...

Haemophilus Influenzae Type B

The bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can cause serious illnesses, including pneumonia (infecting the lungs), epiglottitis (infecting the tissue at the back of the throat), and meningitis (infecting the tissues around the brain and spinal cord). The Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine has dramatically...

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Vaccine

Brand Name(s): ActHIB ®, Hiberix ®, Liquid Pedvax HIB ®, Comvax ® (as a combination product containing Haemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatitis B), MenHibrix ® (as a combination product containing Haemophilus influenzae type b, Meningococcal Vaccine), Pentacel ® (as a combination product containing Diphtheria, Tetanus...

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Hib vaccine can prevent Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease. Haemophilus influenzae type b can cause many different kinds of infections. These infections usually affect children under 5 years of age, but can also affect adults with certain medical conditions...

Haglund's deformity (pump bump)

Haglund's deformity, or "pump bump," is a type of bursitis of the heel. Bursitis is an inflammation of the sacs (bursae) that contain small amounts of lubricating fluid to help joints move smoothly. A shoe rubbing on the back of the heel may cause the bump to form. The friction stimulates growth of a bone spur that then...

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