- 1. Vaccinations
- (Landseed Hospital)
- ... routine childhood immunizations. Hepatitis B Vaccine Hepatitis B is a blood borne viral infection that occasionally leads to chronic infection of the liver which can cause liver ...
- 2. Internal Medicine
- (Landseed Hospital)
- ... in taking care of both outpatients and inpatients. He is an expert who specializes in treatment of acute and chronic renal disease, as well as hypertension and diabetes. Alex Chao M.D. Chief of ...
- 3. 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 ...
- 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. Glomerulonephritis
- (Glomerulonephritis)
- ... into your urine. Also called glomerular disease, glomerulonephritis can be acute — a sudden attack of inflammation — or chronic — coming on gradually. If glomerulonephritis occurs on its own, it's known ...
- 7. 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 ...
- 8. 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) ...
- 9. Transverse myelitis
- (Transverse myelitis)
- ... or anxiety is common in those with long-term complications because of the significant changes in lifestyle, the stress of chronic pain or disability, and the impact of sexual dysfunction on relationships. ...
- 10. Toxic hepatitis
- (Toxic hepatitis)
- ... to do its job. Eventually cirrhosis leads to liver failure. The only treatment for chronic liver failure is to replace your liver with a healthy one from a donor. Make an appointment with your family ...
- 11. Viral Hepatitis
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... drug equipment. Hepatitis B can be either "acute" or "chronic." Acute Hepatitis B is a mild illness that can last a few weeks or months. While some people “clear” the virus, others ...
- 12. Gay and Bisexual Men's Health
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... protect your health. CDC recommends the following laboratory testing for gay and bisexual and other MSM: HIV (at least annually) Syphilis Chronic Hepatitis B infection Hepatitis C for men ...
- 13. Chronic hives (urticaria)
- (Chronic hives (urticaria) )
- Chronic hives, also known as urticaria, are batches of raised, red or white itchy welts (wheals) of various sizes that appear and disappear. While most cases of hives go away within a few weeks or less, ...
- 14. Ulcerative colitis
- (Ulcerative colitis)
- ... ulcerative colitis can be debilitating and sometimes can lead to life-threatening complications. Because ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition, symptoms usually develop over time, rather than suddenly. ...
- 15. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... the reasons may differ. Too much glucose can lead to serious health problems. Chronic diabetes conditions include type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Potentially reversible diabetes conditions include ...
- 16. Cancer
- (Cancer)
- ... a genetic mutation. Or a genetic mutation can be caused by forces within your body, such as hormones, viruses and chronic inflammation. Genetic mutations can also be caused by forces outside of your body, ...
- 17. Q fever
- (Q fever)
- ... accompanying dust particles in the air. Your sex. Men are more likely to develop symptomatic acute Q fever. Risks for chronic Q fever The risk of eventually developing the more deadly ...
- 18. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... of the oral mucous membranes. The reason for this abnormal immune response is unknown. Oral lichen planus is usually an ongoing (chronic) condition. Treatments that suppress the immune system abnormalities ...
- 19. Heroin and Other Narcotic Analgesics (Pain Relievers)
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... swings Tremors Chronic constipation Toxic psychosis Appetite loss Collapsed veins from repeated injections Blood-borne infections, including hiv/aids and hepatitis, from contaminated needles ...
- 20. Membranous nephropathy
- (Membranous nephropathy)
- ... to the glomeruli, waste products may build up quickly in your blood. You may need emergency dialysis to remove extra fluids and waste from your blood. Chronic kidney failure. Your kidneys may gradually ...
