Chronicity: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Chronicity

Abstract We studied 13 patients, six males and seven females, ranging in age from 14 to 53 years, with chronic pars planitis and a form of secondary retinal degeneration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

There was a trend toward better visual acuity in patients with chronic iridocyclitis without IOLs. Cocoon-like dense fibrous membranes enveloped the IOL in two patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

chronic uveitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bronchitis

There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic. Chronic bronchitis is one type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). [nlm.nih.gov]

On this page See, Play and Learn No links available Summary What is chronic bronchitis? Chronic bronchitis is a type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). [medlineplus.gov]

Chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition that keeps coming back or never goes away completely. If you smoke, it is important to quit. [nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Bronchitis

There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic. Chronic bronchitis is one type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). [nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Bronchitis Chronic bronchitis is an ongoing, serious condition. [healthcare.utah.edu]

Chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition that keeps coming back or never goes away completely. If you smoke, it is important to quit. [nlm.nih.gov]

Constipation

Education Chronic constipation... [doi.org]

Chronic constipation has been associated with considerable impairment in quality of life, can result in large individual healthcare costs, and represents a burden to healthcare [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Constipation Myth: Chronic constipation does not affect that many people. [webmd.com]

Musculoskeletal Lower Back Pain

In a study of chronic pain in the elderly ( Pain. 2011;152[1]:53-9 ), individuals with abdominal obesity had a higher risk for chronic lumbar pain (OR = 2.25); upper extremity [mdedge.com]

Chronic Low Back Pain Device: Pulsed Shortwave Therapy Not Applicable Detailed Description: Chronic low back pain is a major public heath challenge for a number of reasons [clinicaltrials.gov]

During their period of registration, 83.8% of the cases presented a single episode of chronic LBP, 12.4% two episodes of chronic LBP and 3.8% three or more episodes of chronic [academic.oup.com]

Anemia

Anemia of chronic disease commonly is manifested by normocytic normochromic indices; however, microcytic hypochromic indices also can be associated with anemia of chronic [emedicine.com]

How is anemia in chronic kidney disease treated? [niddk.nih.gov]

This type of anemia includes that associated with liver cirrhosis, uremia, chronic inflammation, and hypoendocrine conditions (eg, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary disorders). [emedicine.com]

Cystitis

What Causes Chronic Cystitis? [dred.com]

Chronic, Non-bacterial Cystitis Chronic Interstitial Cystitis So-called interstitial cystitis (IC) is a special type of cystitis. [uromed.eu]

The psychosomatic aspects of chronic recurrent cystitis have only rarely been the subject of (case) reports [25]. 2. Case Report 2.1. [hindawi.com]

Insomnia

Insomnia often runs a chronic course. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Evaluation A thorough clinical history is the cornerstone of evaluation for chronic insomnia (16). [doi.org]

People with chronic insomnia reported more of the following than did people without insomnia: heart disease (21.9% vs 9.5%), high blood pressure (43.1% vs 18.7%), neurologic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Rosacea

Abstract B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) is a low-grade lymphoproliferative disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

BACKGROUND: Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Rosacea is a chronic, progressive disease of unknown cause affecting the eye and the facial skin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Iron Deficiency

/complications Kidney Failure, Chronic/drug therapy Kidney Failure, Chronic/metabolism Lebanon Male Middle Aged Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/complications Renal Insufficiency [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

KEYWORDS: anemia; apheresis; chronic plasma exchange; iron deficiency [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Here, we report a case of trichuris dysentery syndrome complicated with severe chronic iron deficiency anaemia in a 4-year-old girl who required blood transfusion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sinusitis

The signs and symptoms of chronic sinusitis last longer and often cause more fatigue. [mayoclinic.com]

Surgical Treatment for Chronic Sinusitis To treat severe chronic sinusitis, our doctors may recommend endoscopic or computer-assisted surgery. [nyulangone.org]

Chronic Sinusitis Symptoms Patients who have chronic sinusitis may suffer one or more of the following symptoms: Chronic sinus headaches /facial pressure in the forehead, [sinusinstituteatlanta.com]

Periodontitis

--~-- Covered in this video: -What is chronic periodontitis? -Symptoms of chronic periodontitis -Clinical features of chronic periodontitis -Chronic Vs. [youtube.com]

What is Chronic Apical Periodontitis? [toothiq.com]

(COPD) and chronic periodontitis patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Vulvitis

Several of my female patients have chronic itchy, burning vulvitis. [patientcareonline.com]

The commonest causes of this scenario in adults are eczema, psoriasis and chronic vulvovaginal candidiasis (CVVC).1 Little has been written on the subject of chronic vulvovaginitis [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Pre-pubertal girls with chronic vulvitis are likely to have either psoriasis or atopic dermatitis. Chronic vulvovaginal candidiasis is not seen in Tanner Stage 1 girls. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tonsillitis

This indicates that FN might play an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic tonsillitis in this age group, which is also the age group in which chronic or recurrent [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Tonsillitis Chronic tonsillitis is more common in adolescents and adults. [verywellhealth.com]

In addition, a chronically sore throat and enlarged or sore lymph nodes in the neck are usually present. [livestrong.com]

Dermatitis

The aim of this study was to characterize this chronic idiopathic erythroderma (CIE). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic dermatitis persists over a period of time. [msdmanuals.com]

Chronic dermatitis persists over a long period of time. [merckmanuals.com]

Acute Hyperventilation

They can be useful in differential diagnosis and have been used to screen for such disorders in chronic disease. [thorax.bmj.com]

Chronic HVS Chronic Hyperventilation Syndrome, although quite common, often remains undetected due to lack of awareness. [ndhealthfacts.org]

What is the difference between acute and chronic hyperventilation? [breathingwise.blogspot.com]

Hyperuricemia

[…] and renal systems, such as hypertension, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, metabolic syndrome, chronic heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Hyperuricemia is an independent predictor of mortality in patients with chronic heart failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Figure 1: Prevalence of hyperuricemia in the chronic kidney disease and control subjects Click here to view Figure 2: Prevalence of hyperuricemia across the chronic kidney [smjonline.org]

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

GERD or Acid Reflux What is GERD (chronic acid reflux)? [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Therapy-resistant chronic middle ear disease may be caused by GERD. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is recognized to be present in 10-20% of cases of chronic cough. Proving that it is the cause of the cough is more difficult. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Sinusitis

Chronic Sinusitis Chronic sinusitis lasts longer than 4 weeks and occurs frequently –more than 4 times a year. [plainsent.com]

Chronic Acute sinusitis lasts up to 4 weeks. Chronic sinusitis lasts at least several weeks and can linger for years. [webmd.com]

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is the most frequent form of leukaemia among adults in the Western world, presenting at a median age of 65 years. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Atopic Dermatitis

Chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD) is a photosensitivity disorder that is characterized by a persistent eczematous eruption in sun-exposed sites. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most frequent chronic inflammatory skin disorder in children and is usually accompanied by genetic and environmental factors. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The aim of this study was to characterize this chronic idiopathic erythroderma (CIE). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Esophagitis

The cell build-up can be caused by an allergic reaction or chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). [nm.org]

AJPH.2014.302147 Chou R, Turner JA, Devine EB, Hansen RN, Sullivan SD, Blazina I, Dana T, Bougatsos C, Deyo RA The effectiveness and risks of long-term opioid therapy for chronic [lucperino.com]

[…] biopsies and food allergy testing in patients with chronic symptoms. [bjgp.org]

Chronic Alcoholism

The clinical spectrum of chronic alcoholism is an unusual paradox for clinicians. [symptoma.com]

Probably the whole spectrum of muscle disease in chronic alcoholism may be commoner than has been suspected. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patient discussion about chronic alcoholism Q. Alcoholism Steve 26 yr old suffered with bi-polar and the related drugs that eventually lead to his over dose. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Oral Candidiasis

Consecutive patients affected by chronic candidiasis were randomly allocated to SISA (group A) or nystatin (group B). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Surgical management of chronic hyperplastic candidiasis refractory to systemic antifungal treatment. [doi.org]

We conclude that clotrimazole is highly effective treatment for chronic oral candidiasis. [nejm.org]

Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Xanthogranulomatous salpingitis (XGS) is a rare form of chronic inflammation of the fallopian tubes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] studies using larger sample sizes and a control group, however, are needed before conclusive statements can be made on the relative efficacy of SWD in the management of chronic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

You can read about bacterial vaginosis, chronic thrush and other pieces in the series here. [theconversation.com]

Dysthymic Disorder

The author develops a nosologic framework for understanding the psychopathology of low-grade chronic depressions: 1) late-onset primary depressions with residual chronicity [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Dysthymic disorder is defined as chronic depression of a mild to moderate degree for at least two years' duration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Continue Learning about Chronic Depression (Dysthymia) Chronic Depression (Dysthymia) If you feel sad every day, have low energy and trouble concentrating, you may have chronic [sharecare.com]

Heelspur

View Article PubMed Google Scholar Leung JL, Griffith JF: Sonography of chronic Achilles tendinopathy: a case-control study. [jfootankleres.biomedcentral.com]

Cryoultrasound therapy and cryotherapy are both effective for treating chronic plantar fasciitis with heel spurs. [physio-pedia.com]

It is a chronic condition and lasts for many months before subsiding. [symptoma.com]

Blepharitis

To examine the effectiveness of interventions in the treatment of chronic blepharitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The pathogenesis of chronic blepharitis with corneal involvement is discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(D.) and its role in chronic blepharits have been carried out in recent years by scientists from the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis is defined as a chronic inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses. [symptoma.com]

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Patients with chronic sinusitis often have a paucity of symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypertension

Chronic hypertension Women with mild chronic hypertension often do not require antihypertensive therapy during most of pregnancy. [emedicine.medscape.com]

What are the risk factors for chronic high blood pressure? [babycenter.com]

Pathophysiology Chronic hypertension Chronic hypertension is a primary disorder in 90-95% of cases. Secondary causes are briefly discussed in Causes. [web.archive.org]

Moraxella Catarrhalis

[…] classic emphysema without chronic sputum production. [atsjournals.org]

The bacteriology of chronic bronchitis. Lancet 1953; 12 :534–537. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 9. Howell TH. Chronic bronchitis. London, UK: Butterworth; 1951. 10. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The bacteriology of chronic bronchitis. Lancet 1953;12:534–537. Google Scholar 9. Howell TH. Chronic bronchitis. London, UK: Butterworth; 1951. Google Scholar 10. [atsjournals.org]