Presentation
We conclude that a history of symptoms for greater than two weeks at presentation is strongly predictive of chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Pain
Inside Chronic Pain deals with pain's dramatic and destructive effects on one's sense of self and identity. [cornellpress.cornell.edu]
[…] low back pain. [rand.org]
The prescription for treatment is soothing exercises such as swimming, walking, yoga and stretching to keep the muscles limber and the endorphins high, thereby reducing pain dramatically. [ambha.org]
Depression caused by chronic disease often makes the condition worse, especially if the illness causes pain and fatigue or it limits a person's ability to interact with others. Depression can intensify pain, as well as fatigue and sluggishness. [webmd.com]
She makes a fresh appraisal of the arguments about how pictures can inspire dissent, foster violence, or create apathy, evoking a long history of the representation of the pain of others -- from Goya's The Disasters of War to photographic documents of [susansontag.com]
- Fatigue
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search Advanced Word Finder See Also in English chronic obstructive pulmonary disease galar ainsealach bacainn scamhógach chronic fatigue syndrome siondróm tuirse [wordhippo.com]
The 12th May is the FM-Fibromyalgia, ME-Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and CFS-Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Awareness Day. [alternattiva.org.mt]
7, † and parvovirus B19. † † The bacteria Coxiella burnetii † and Chlamydia pneumoniae † are known causes of chronic fatigue syndrome (antibiotics can treat these bacterial forms of chronic fatigue syndrome). [sites.google.com]
Depression caused by chronic disease often makes the condition worse, especially if the illness causes pain and fatigue or it limits a person's ability to interact with others. Depression can intensify pain, as well as fatigue and sluggishness. [webmd.com]
Fatigue: This can undermine a person’s ability to function at work or at home. Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of MS. Dizziness and vertigo: These are common problems, along with balance and coordination issues. [medicalnewstoday.com]
- Inflammation
KEYWORDS: atherosclerosis; cardiovascular disease; cholesterol; chronic diseases; inflammation; oxidised lipoproteins; platelet-activating factor [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Overview Pneumonitis (noo-moe-NIE-tis) is a general term that refers to inflammation of lung tissue. Technically, pneumonia is a type of pneumonitis because the infection causes inflammation. [mayoclinic.org]
Food and Drug Administration today approved Benlysta (belimumab) intravenous infusion for treatment of children with systemic lupus erythematosus – often referred to as simply "lupus" – a serious chronic disease that causes inflammation and damage to [news-medical.net]
DOCTORS: Click here for the Professional Version Click here for the Professional Version In anemia of chronic disease, inflammation caused by a chronic disorder slows the production of red blood cells and sometimes decreases survival of red blood cells [merckmanuals.com]
- Falling
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To identify factors influencing falls and the fear of falling among older adults with chronic diseases in Korea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Injuries are caused by accidents (such as car crashes, falls, and sports injuries) or violence (such as gunshot wounds, suicides, and assaults). [michigan.gov]
It describes how one's social life falls apart and isolation takes over. It also relates moments of happiness and beauty and describes how rooting the self in the present is crucial in managing pain. [cornellpress.cornell.edu]
[…] individual patient. [13] Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDOGI) guidelines suggest basing the decision whether to initiate ESA therapy in non–dialysis-dependent CKD patients with a hemoglobin concentration < 10.0 g/dL on the following: Rate of fall [emedicine.medscape.com]
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
[…] chromium chrome steel chronically chronic bronchitis chronic cough chronic disease chronic fatigue syndrome chronicle [wordhippo.com]
While controversy has long swirled in the United States around such illnesses as chronic fatigue syndrome and Epstein-Barr virus, no disorder has been more aggressively contested than environmental illness, a disease whose symptoms are distinguished by [jstor.org]
7, † and parvovirus B19. † † The bacteria Coxiella burnetii † and Chlamydia pneumoniae † are known causes of chronic fatigue syndrome (antibiotics can treat these bacterial forms of chronic fatigue syndrome). [sites.google.com]
fatigue syndrome, and disabilities. [press.uchicago.edu]
Gastrointestinal
- Overeating
The incidence of controlled chronic disease status increased with the income level, and over time during the study, in the case of diabetes and chronic kidney disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Table 1 Intraoral PUVA treatment The patient underwent 30 treatment sessions (three times per week) over 3 months. Initially he experienced ‘tingling’ of the mouth. [nature.com]
There are over 3 million adults in Oregon, and a rapidly growing portion are over the age of 65, making chronic disease prevention a vital part of the Public Health Division's work. [oregon.gov]
- Nausea
Symptoms of kidney failure are: peeing a lot lower amounts of pee lack of appetite nausea and vomiting weight loss muscle cramps at night fatigue (tiredness) pale skin high blood pressure headaches fluid buildup in the tissues Someone who has these symptoms [kidshealth.org]
Some people may experience more severe symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin), or a bloated stomach that may cause them to see a health care provider. [hepb.org]
In these data, of the four dimensions of social support, only positive social interaction was related to lower levels of nausea, pain, needed bed rest, and higher levels of energy (P≤0.01), suggesting QOL benefits of face-to-face interaction with people [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Constipation
[…] affects bladder control Constipation can cause accidential leakage from your bladder. [continence.org.au]
Bowel problems: Constipation can cause fecal impaction, which can lead to bowel incontinence. Fatigue: This can undermine a person’s ability to function at work or at home. Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of MS. [medicalnewstoday.com]
Cardiovascular
- Heart Disease
Chronic diseases - such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and arthritis - are the leading causes of disability and death in New York State and throughout the United States. [health.ny.gov]
Registered physician-diagnosed current and/or previous cases of hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and any other chronic conditions were counted. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women, followed by cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases—stroke is fourth, diabetes is seventh. [ncsl.org]
High blood pressure, strokes, heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, and even breast cancer can be related to too little activity and poor eating habits. [vdh.virginia.gov]
Cardiovascular disease is a growing concern in the US. Heart disease is the nation's leading cause of death. Three health-related behaviors--tobacco use, lack of physical activity, and poor nutrition --contribute markedly to heart disease. [medicinenet.com]
- Hypertension
1.52), high cholesterol and diabetes in the adult-parent sample (aOR = 2.02; 95% CI 1.08-3.78), and hypertension and diabetes in the spousal sample (aOR = 1.51; 95% CI 1.05-2.17). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Musculoskeletal
- Osteoporosis
Common Ground for Health FY14 On Common Ground Status Report FY15 On Common Ground Status Report Types of Chronic Diseases Arthritis Asthma Breast Cancer Cancer Cancer Inquiry Cervical Cancer Cholesterol Diabetes Heart Disease High Blood Pressure Lupus Osteoporosis [health.mo.gov]
Diseases and Conditions ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Arthritis Asthma Cancer Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes Eating Disorders Heart Disease Local IMPACT Project Obesity Oral Health Osteoporosis [health.ny.gov]
According to the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, the most common chronic diseases afflicting the elderly are: Adult onset diabetes Arthritis Kidney and bladder problems Dementia Parkinson's disease Glaucoma Lung disease Cataracts Osteoporosis [parentgiving.com]
Hepatitis (Chronic Viral B & C) Asthma HIV/AIDS Atrial Fibrillation Hyperlipidemia (High cholesterol) Autism Spectrum Disorders Hypertension (High blood pressure) Cancer (Breast, Colorectal, Lung, and Prostate) Ischemic Heart Disease Chronic Kidney Disease Osteoporosis [cms.gov]
[…] impairment Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (various types) Endometriosis Epilepsy Fibromyalgia HIV/AIDS Huntington's disease Hypertension Lyme disease Mental illness Multiple sclerosis Myalgic encephalomyelitis (a.k.a. chronic fatigue syndrome) Narcolepsy Obesity Osteoporosis [en.wikipedia.org]
Eyes
- Visual Impairment
Furthermore, there is a move to include chronic conditions that are not indicators of disease, but long-standing functional disabilities, including developmental disorders and visual impairment ( 1 – 4 ). [journal.frontiersin.org]
Treatment of social isolation and loneliness in a sample of visually impaired elderly persons. Psychol Rep 1982;51:103-8. 30. Andersson L. Intervention against loneliness in a group of elderly women: An impact evaluation. [dx.doi.org]
Neurologic
- Stroke
Registered physician-diagnosed current and/or previous cases of hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and any other chronic conditions were counted. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
She's your newest asset in promoting stroke awareness. Explore how diabetes, heart disease, and stroke impact Wisconsin through our Data & Reports. Last Revised: February 28, 2019 [dhs.wisconsin.gov]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women, followed by cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases—stroke is fourth, diabetes is seventh. [ncsl.org]
High blood pressure, strokes, heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, and even breast cancer can be related to too little activity and poor eating habits. [vdh.virginia.gov]
- Headache
Symptoms of kidney failure are: peeing a lot lower amounts of pee lack of appetite nausea and vomiting weight loss muscle cramps at night fatigue (tiredness) pale skin high blood pressure headaches fluid buildup in the tissues Someone who has these symptoms [kidshealth.org]
Using this simpler view, we would exclude something like a broken leg as a chronic condition, but would include reoccurring lower back pain, or hormone-related migraine headaches, for example. [journal.frontiersin.org]
Less common symptoms include: headache hearing loss itching respiratory or breathing problems seizures speech disorders swallowing problems There is also a higher risk of: urinary tract infections reduced activity and loss of mobility These can impact [medicalnewstoday.com]
- Apathy
She makes a fresh appraisal of the arguments about how pictures can inspire dissent, foster violence, or create apathy, evoking a long history of the representation of the pain of others -- from Goya's The Disasters of War to photographic documents of [susansontag.com]
Workup
Serum
- Hypercholesterolemia
The study classifies the following as chronic diseases: cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, asthma, COPD, and previous cancer ( 6 ). [journal.frontiersin.org]
- Hemoglobin Decreased
In health center 1, HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) decreased 0.15 millimoles per mole (95% confidence interval [CI] = -0.24, -0.06), body mass index decreased 0.29 kilograms per meter squared (CI = -0.39, -0.20), and total cholesterol decreased 11.9 milligrams [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
Despite these similarities, treatments for diabetes are well covered by insurance, whereas tobacco dependence treatments are often limited. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment of oral cGVHD can be challenging since immunosuppressive therapy may increase the risk of serious infections. Intra-oral psoralen ultraviolet A irradiation (PUVA) treatment is a novel treatment approach for localized cGVHD. [nature.com]
"Twenty-two million people need treatment and a large percentage of people aren't getting treatment," Dr. Nitin S. Damle, president of the American College of Physicians, told ABC News, citing national statistics compiled by the U.S. [abcnews.go.com]
Prognosis
It is unclear why these elevations occur; yet they cannot be ignored as cTn levels in chronically unwell patients are directly correlated to prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Caan BJ, Kwan ML, Hartzell G, Castillo A, Slattery ML, Sternfeld B, Weltzien E (2008) Pre-diagnosis body mass index, post-diagnosis weight change, and prognosis among women with early stage breast cancer. [doi.org]
Social support and prognosis in patients at increased psychosocial risk recovering from myocardial infarction. Health Psychology, 26, 418 - 427. Google Scholar | Crossref | Medline | ISI Nicholson, R., Nicholson, J. ( 2008 ). [dx.doi.org]
Etiology
Because of the cross-sectional nature of the analysis, the findings do not provide information on the etiology of incident chronic conditions among household members. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Some scientists believe that a substantial percentage of chronic human diseases with currently unknown etiology may in fact be caused by infectious agents. [sites.google.com]
There are epidemiological, phenomenological, and etiological reasons to say that. Loneliness being a common human emotion is, however, a complex and unique experience to each individual. [doi.org]
Epidemiology
One possible barrier to improving epidemiologic capacity in chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs is that chronic disease program managers and public health decision makers may have a limited understanding of basic chronic disease epidemiology [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Group 32.1978 - Nationallizenz Titel Journal of epidemiology and community health : eJECH Anmerkungen Hauptsacht. 33.1979,1: Epidemiology and community health Abkürzungstitel: J. Epidemiol. [zdb-katalog.de]
Pathophysiology
The measurement of microvascular (endothelial) function is important to understand the pathophysiologic mechanisms that contribute to MVD and the role of MVD in the development and progression of cardiometabolic/renal disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The deeper we dig, the more convoluted becomes the pathophysiology of chronic disease. [aeon.co]
Moncada is able to look back on his work with satisfaction: ‘I think that we have improved the understanding not only of the physiology but the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. [doi.org]
The authors concluded that their results from proteomic and genomic aspects both indicate that acute phase reaction is likely to be an etiological agent in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia, rather than just an accompanying symptom. [dx.doi.org]
Prevention
[…] about prevention, learning from both global best-practice and domestic successes and failures, increasing the focus on primary prevention, and developing a long-term prevention strategy with an explicit funding commitment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Agenda 2013-2017: Preventing Chronic Diseases Action Plan Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Strategic Plan 2010 - 2013 NYS Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan Division of Chronic Disease Prevention’s Coordinated Chronic Disease Prevention [health.ny.gov]
Kidney Diseases Precautions for Healthy Person Precautions for Kidney Patients Prevention of Acute Kidney Failure Prevention of Polycystic Kidney Disease Precautions for Single Kidney Patients Prevention of Kidney Stone Disease Prevention of Urinary [kidneyeducation.com]