Several diseases start with the letter "G." Here are a few examples:
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Gallstones: Hard deposits that form in the gallbladder.
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Gangrene (Gas Gangrene): Tissue death, often caused by infection or lack of blood flow. Gas gangrene is specifically caused by bacteria that produce gas in the tissues.
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Gastric Cancer (Stomach Cancer): Cancer that begins in the stomach.
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Gastric Ulcers (Peptic Ulcer Disease, Stomach Ulcers): Open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach.
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Gastroenteritis (Norwalk Virus, Stomach Flu, Norovirus): An infection of the digestive system, causing diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS): A rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the nerves.
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Genital Herpes (Herpes, HSV-1, HSV-2): A sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.
These are just a few examples, and the specific disease you're interested in may depend on the context.
