- 21. Colon cancer
- (Colon cancer)
- ... cancer or polyps. If you've already had colon cancer or adenomatous polyps, you have a greater risk of colon cancer in the future. Inflammatory intestinal conditions. Chronic inflammatory diseases ...
- 22. Dumping syndrome
- (Dumping syndrome)
- ... within weeks after surgery, or as soon as you return to your normal diet. The more stomach removed or bypassed, the more likely that the condition will be severe. It sometimes becomes a chronic disorder. ...
- 23. Vesicoureteral reflux
- (Vesicoureteral reflux)
- ... the filtering part of the kidney. This may lead to kidney failure, which can occur quickly (acute) or it may develop over time (chronic). In either case, dialysis or a kidney transplant may be necessary. ...
- 24. Vascular dementia
- (Vascular dementia)
- ... of vascular dementia involving many strokes is called multi-infarct dementia. Narrowed or chronically damaged brain blood vessels.Conditions that narrow or inflict long-term damage on your brain blood ...
- 25. Valley fever
- (Valley fever)
- ... serious disease, including chronic and disseminated coccidioidomycosis. Acute coccidioidomycosis (valley fever) The initial, or acute, form of coccidioidomycosis is often mild, with few, if any, symptoms. ...
- 26. Urinary tract infection
- (Urinary tract infection)
- ... more serious than merely a set of uncomfortable symptoms. Untreated urinary tract infections can lead to acute or chronic kidney infections (pyelonephritis), which could permanently damage your kidneys. ...
- 27. 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. ...
- 28. Peptic ulcers
- (Peptic ulcers)
- ... how do I need to prepare for them? Is my condition likely temporary or chronic? What treatment do you recommend? How quickly will I start to feel better? What if my symptoms don't improve? What ...
- 29. East Meets West - Is TCM good for your kid?
- (Shanghai Health)
- ... products are all good TCM options for children. These options can be especially beneficial to children who experience chronic problems and certain ailments related to physical development. Although ...
- 30. Fecal incontinence
- (Fecal incontinence)
- ... except perhaps during an occasional short-lived bout of diarrhea. But that's not the case for people with recurring, or chronic, fecal incontinence. If you have fecal incontinence, you: Can't control ...
- 31. Heartburn
- (Heartburn)
- ... exam? Is my condition likely temporary or chronic? What is the best course of action? What are the alternatives to the primary approach that you're suggesting? I have these other health conditions. ...
- 32. 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 ...
- 33. 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, ...
- 34. Dry mouth
- (Dry mouth)
- ... 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 suggesting? ...
- 35. 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 ...
- 36. Osteoporosis
- (Osteoporosis)
- ... exercise more or less in the past? Does anyone in your family have osteoporosis? Has anyone in your family had bone fractures? Have you ever had stomach or intestinal surgery? Do you have chronic ...
- 37. Myocarditis
- (Myocarditis)
- ... immune system response. In some cases caused by chronic illnesses, such as lupus, the treatment is directed at the underlying disease. Drugs to help your heart If myocarditis is causing heart failure ...
- 38. Hunter syndrome
- (Hunter syndrome)
- ... An enlarged tongue, thickened gums and thickening of the nasal passages and windpipe (trachea) make breathing difficult. Children often have chronic ear and sinus infections, respiratory infections and ...
- 39. Morphea
- (Morphea )
- ... profunda. Morphea may be present all of the time (chronic), or it may come and go (recurrent). However, the condition generally lasts several years and then disappears on its own. When to see a doctor ...
- 40. Miscarriage
- (Miscarriage)
- ... had a miscarriage — 20 percent. After two miscarriages, your risk increases to about 28 percent. Chronic conditions. Women with certain chronic conditions, such as diabetes or thyroid disease, have ...