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 cyclitis. I. Course and visual prognosis. Trans Am Acad Ophthalmol Otolaryngol 1973; 77: 760–8. Google Scholar Kimura SJ, Hogan MJ. Chronic cyclitis. [link.springer.com]

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 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]

To diagnose chronic bronchitis, your doctor will look at your signs and symptoms and listen to your breathing. You may also have other tests. [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]

[…] as acute or chronic 490- > (bron-kye-tis) inflammation (swelling and reddening) of the bronchi. [icd9data.com]

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

The most recent Rome criteria provide a useful research and clinical tool for defining chronic, functional constipation (box 1). 1 For the problem to be described as chronic [doi.org]

Cystitis

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

What Causes Chronic Cystitis? [dred.com]

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

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]

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]

The many different forms of exercise have shown similar benefits for chronic LBP. [racgp.org.au]

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]

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]

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]

Despite this, the pathophysiological mechanisms for progressive ID in either chronic or acute HF are still poorly understood. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

Abstract Patients with chronic insomnia are commonly prescribed hypnotic medications. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Viral Upper Respiratory Infection

Patients with chronic sinusitis often have exacerbations analogous to the acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive lung disease. [microbiologybook.org]

[…] bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, cellulitis, cystitis, ear infection, eye infection, influenza, localised infection, nasopharyngitis, onychomycosis, otitis media, otitis media chronic [da.glosbe.com]

Chronic ‘cough hypersensitivity syndrome’: a more precise label for chronic cough. Pulm Pharmacol Ther 2011;24:267-71. [ PubMed ] Morice AH, Faruqi S, Wright CE, et al. [jtd.amegroups.com]

Sinusitis

Nebulizer Treatment for Chronic Sinusitis Recurrent Chronic Sinusitis Often Due to Allergies Baby Shampoo Used to Treat Chronic Sinusitis Working in a Salon Can Be Unhealthy [fauquierent.net]

Types of Chronic Sinusitis There are four types of chronic sinusitis: allergic, nonallergic, with nasal polyps, and without nasal polyps. [nyulangone.org]

Probiotic Nasal Flushes to Treat Chronic Sinusitis Blood Thinner Use and Sino-Nasal Surgery (Septum and Sinus Surgery) When is Sinus Surgery Appropriate for Recurrent or Chronic [fauquierent.net]

Tonsillitis

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

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]

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

Periodontitis

What is Chronic Apical Periodontitis? [toothiq.com]

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

Heelspur

Chronic plantar heel pain is a common and potentially debilitating condition, often caused by plantar fasciitis. [raysahelian.com]

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

If this inflammation becomes chronic, a heel spur can grow. It can be said that heel spurs are often a consequence of chronic plantar fasciitis. [spinalandsportscare.com.au]

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]

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]

Rosacea Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease, mainly affecting facial skin. [galderma.com]

Vitamin D Deficiency

And people in chronic pain are a particularly special case. [painscience.com]

We report cases of three premenarchal girls presenting with chronic tension-type headache and generalised body pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We report 8 patients with chronic tension-type headache and vitamin D deficiency (osteomalacia). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hyperuricemia

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

chronic kidney disease. [the-rheumatologist.org]

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

Esophagitis

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

The dysphagia is in part due to the inability of the esophagus to accommodate the food due to the chronic inflammation that stiffens the esophagus. [memorialhermann.org]

10.3399/bjgp17X689341 INTRODUCTION Sore throat is a common presentation to general practice and national guidelines are available to aid in the management of acute cases. 1 Chronic [bjgp.org]

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 Sinusitis Treatment Warm moist air can help alleviate sinus congestion. So it can help to use a vaporizer or inhale steam from hot water. [accentmd.com]

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]

Oral Candidiasis

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

Chronic oral candidosis, denture stomatitis and chronic hyperplastic candidosis. In: Symposium on Candida infections. Winner HI, Hurley R, editors. [doi.org]

The underlying connective tissue revealed a dense chronic inflammatory cell infiltrate chiefly comprising lymphocytes. [doi.org]

Gingivitis

2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 523.1 Chronic gingivitis There are 2 ICD-9-CM codes below 523.1 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. [icd9data.com]

Clinically the child presented with chronic gingivitis and had no prior history of bacterial infections. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

PURPOSE: To compare the clinical, microbiological and metabonomic profiles of subjects with high and low levels of chronic gingival bleeding during a controlled oral hygiene [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]

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]

The chronic alcoholic is compelled to drink and no longer feels it is a choice. [burningtree.com]

Hyperventilation

In addition, conditions such as autism, depression, chronic pain, cardiac disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome and ME are influenced by chronic hyperventilation. [youtube.com]

A 79-year-old woman presented with chronic dyspnea and hyperventilation. There was no evidence of pulmonary disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

What is chronic hyperventilation? [dennislewis.org]

Alcohol Abuse

On the basis of CDT values, 29.5% of drivers investigated were assumed to be chronic alcohol abusers. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic pancreatitis from chronic drinking may lead to malabsorption of nutrients, and diabetes. [onhealth.com]

Acute and chronic alcohol abuse are common conditions in patients admitted to hospitals. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Post-COVID-19

"Chronic COVID syndrome: Need for an appropriate medical terminology for long-COVID and COVID long-haulers". [en.wikipedia.org]

These include: females people who had a more severe COVID-19 illness, especially those who: were hospitalized needed admission to intensive care those with underlying chronic [canada.ca]

Long COVID or long-haul COVID (also known as post-COVID-19 syndrome, post-COVID-19 condition,[1][2] post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), or chronic COVID syndrome (CCS) [en.wikipedia.org]