- 1. Influenza (flu)
- (Influenza (flu))
- ... systems People who have chronic illnesses Your best defense against influenza is to receive an annual vaccination. Initially, the flu may seem like a common cold with a runny nose, sneezing ...
- 2. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... for my symptoms or condition? What kinds of tests do I need? Is my condition likely temporary or chronic? What is the best course of action? What are the alternatives to the primary approach you're ...
- 3. Irritable bowel syndrome
- (Irritable bowel syndrome)
- ... irritable bowel syndrome can occur with other more serious diseases, it's best to discuss these symptoms with your doctor. For most people, IBS is a chronic condition, although there will likely be times ...
- 4. Crohn's disease
- (Crohn's disease)
- ... cases require surgery to remove the diseased portion of your bowel. Ulcers. Chronic inflammation can lead to open sores (ulcers) anywhere in your digestive tract, including your mouth and anus, ...
- 5. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- (Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) involves chronic inflammation of all or part of your digestive tract. IBD primarily includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. IBD can be painful and debilitating, ...
- 6. Giardiasis
- (Giardiasis)
- ... dehydration occurs when the body doesn't have enough water to carry out its normal functions. Failure to thrive. Chronic diarrhea from giardia infection can lead to malnutrition and harm children's ...
- 7. Gaucher's disease
- (Gaucher's disease)
- ... dementia Rigidity Seizures Type 3 This form of Gaucher's disease, also rare, usually begins in childhood or adolescence. It tends to be chronic and progresses more slowly than does type 2. Although ...
- 8. Gastritis
- (Gastritis)
- ... (acute gastritis) or it can occur slowly over time (chronic gastritis). In some cases, gastritis can lead to ulcers and an increased risk of stomach cancer. For most people, however, gastritis isn't serious ...
- 9. Stomach cancer
- (Stomach cancer)
- ... foods A diet low in fruits and vegetables Eating foods contaminated with aflatoxin fungus Family history of stomach cancer Infection with Helicobacter pylori Long-term stomach inflammation (chronic ...
- 10. Gas and gas pains
- (Gas and gas pains)
- ... health condition. Excess gas may be a symptom of a more serious chronic condition. Examples include diverticulitis or an inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. ...
- 11. Typhoid fever
- (Typhoid fever)
- ... their intestinal tracts or gallbladders, often for years. These people, called chronic carriers, shed the bacteria in their feces and are capable of infecting others, although they no longer have signs ...
- 12. Type 2 diabetes in children
- (Type 2 diabetes in children)
- Type 2 diabetes in children is a chronic condition that affects the way your child's body metabolizes sugar (glucose). Type 2 diabetes is a disease more commonly associated with adults. In fact, it ...
- 13. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- Type 2 diabetes, once known as adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), your body's main source of fuel. With ...
- 14. Type 1 diabetes
- (Type 1 diabetes)
- Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) ...
- 15. Trichinosis
- (Trichinosis)
- ... likely temporary or chronic? What is the best course of action? What are the alternatives to the primary approach you're suggesting? I have these other health conditions. How can I best manage them ...
- 16. Rosacea
- (Rosacea)
- Rosacea (ro-ZA-she-uh) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects adults. It causes redness in your face and produces small, red, pus-filled bumps or pustules. Left untreated, rosacea ...
- 17. Reye's syndrome
- (Reye's syndrome)
- ... to the aspirin rule, however. Children and teenagers who have certain chronic diseases, such as Kawasaki disease, may need long-term treatment with drugs that contain aspirin. If your child needs aspirin ...
- 18. Kidney stones
- (Kidney stones)
- ... kidney stones. Digestive diseases and surgery. Gastric bypass surgery, inflammatory bowel disease or chronic diarrhea can cause changes in the digestive process that affect your absorption of calcium ...
- 19. Kidney cancer
- (Kidney cancer)
- ... who work with chemicals such as asbestos and cadmium may have an increased risk of kidney cancer. Treatment for kidney failure. People who receive long-term dialysis to treat chronic kidney failure ...
- 20. Proctitis
- (Proctitis)
- ... can cause rectal pain and the continuous sensation that you need to have a bowel movement. Proctitis symptoms can be short-lived, or they can become chronic. Proctitis is common in people who have inflammatory ...
