Chronicity: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Chronicity

Intermediate Uveitis

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]

He gave no history of trauma or any other chronic illness. [docksci.com]

[…] intermediate uveitis & pars planitis **AKA peripheral uvieitis, chronic cyclitis, idiopathic peripheral uveoretinitis -uveitis where diffuse vitreous cellular infiltration [studyblue.com]

Bronchitis

These two conditions together are commonly referred to as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). How Serious is Chronic Bronchitis? [web.archive.org]

Chronic bronchitis can be categorized as simple chronic bronchitis, chronic mucopurulent bronchitis, or chronic bronchitis with obstruction. [emedicine.medscape.com]

The good news is that chronic bronchitis can be found early and there is much that can be done to treat and help manage the disease. What Causes Chronic Bronchitis? [web.archive.org]

Acute Bronchitis

Abstract In managing acute bronchitis, pneumonia or an exacerbation of underlying chronic bronchitis should be excluded. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] lung or heart disease, acute bronchitis is more severe, and can become chronic and progress to pneumonia. [icd9data.com]

The Facts Chronic bronchitis belongs to a larger family of medical conditions known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). [medbroadcast.com]

Cystitis

Effective management is essential to provide symptom relief and to reduce the negative impact of chronic bladder disorders. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The underlying causes include: chronic bladder outlet obstruction pelvic lipomatosis benign prostatic hypertrophy bladder TCC chronic infection bladder calculi Chronic irritation [radiopaedia.org]

What Causes Chronic Cystitis? [dred.com]

Vulvitis

10-CM N76.2 Acute vulvitis Or: 2015/16 ICD-10-CM N76.3 Subacute and chronic vulvitis Approximate Synonyms Acute vaginitis Acute vulvitis Bacterial vaginosis Chronic vaginitis [icd9data.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]

Chronic or recurrent bacterial vaginosis or yeast – an overgrowth of bacteria or fungus in the vagina. [obgyn.coloradowomenshealth.com]

Constipation

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

Education Chronic constipation... [doi.org]

Chronic Constipation: What Is It? The definition of chronic constipation varies among different people. [webmd.com]

Viral Upper Respiratory Infection

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

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

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]

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 muscular contraction is one of the chief causes of low back pain. [lower-back-pain-answers.com]

Impact of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain The chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions can pose serious activity, physical, and emotional limitations. [todaysgeriatricmedicine.com]

Anemia

Clinicians should recognize anemia of chronic diseases, such as cancer, chronic kidney disease, and human immunodeficiency virus infection, as a surrogate for more severe [ajmc.com]

In some patients, the cause of anemia is complex (chronic disease and chronic hemorrhage). [dx.doi.org]

It is usually classified as either chronic or acute. Chronic anemia occurs over a long period of time. Acute anemia occurs quickly. [emedicinehealth.com]

Rosacea

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

Abstract Rosacea is a chronic and recurrent disease with a variety of cutaneous manifestations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Rosacea is a common and chronic skin disorder with substantial impact on a patients' quality of life. [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]

Abstract Lice feed on human blood, and heavy and chronic lice infestation can lead to chronic blood loss with resultant iron deficiency anaemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic diseases like celiac disease, chronic renal failure, cirrhosis and even cancers can be associated with ID with patients manifesting symptoms and signs of these conditions [symptoma.com]

Insomnia

Shift Work and Chronic Insomnia Shift work throws off the body''s circadian rhythm and may lead to chronic insomnia. [web.archive.org]

Chronic insomnia, also referred to as “chronic insomnia disorder” in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition [doi.org]

Chronic insomnia. Lancet 2012 379 1129 41. Insomnia. JAMA 2013 309 706 16 ,, ,, ,. [doi.org]

Upper Respiratory Infection

SUMMARY: These recent studies identify a role for T2R38 in sinonasal innate immunity and chronic rhinosinusitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bronchitis may be acute or chronic. [differencebetween.net]

A voluntary pathway associated with cough related to URTI which is not affected by codeine, and a reflex pathway associated with induced and chronic cough which is inhibited [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Viral Lower Respiratory Infection

Comments Chronic purulent bronchial infection and chronic airway disease are predominantly diseases of adults. [apps.who.int]

[…] cardio-pulmonary disease, immune-suppression or any chronic systemic disease or disability Information from the National Library of Medicine To learn more about this study [clinicaltrials.gov]

[…] lung condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease](/condition/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease) or [ asthma It's also recommended you visit your doctor if [your.md]

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]

Local immunologic mechanisms are important in chronic tonsillitis. [emedicine.com]

OBJECTIVES: The role of FN in patients with acute and chronic tonsillitis is unclear. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypertension

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

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

The recurrent and chronic morbidities associated with hypertension are costly to treat. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sinusitis

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

We hypothesize that biofilms play a role in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). [doi.org]

[…] inflammation (chronic disease). [patient.info]

Vitamin D Deficiency

Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia is a rare disease of children, which is characterized by chronic diarrhea and complicated with malnutrition, including fat-soluble vitamin [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Course of sarcoidosis was defined as acute and chronic sarcoidosis. Pulmonary function test (PFT) was assessed by spirometry. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This review addresses general aspects of vitamin D deficiency and, in particular, the significance of vitamin D hypovitaminosis in the outcome of HBV- and HCV-related chronic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Periodontitis

Our study suggests that GC and IH is a consequence of chronic inflammatory diseases caused by dental metals and periodontitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The term periodontitis encompasses several polymicrobial infectious diseases, of multifactorial etiology, with chronic and aggressive forms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

AIM: This study examined the predictors of loss to follow-up in long-term supportive periodontal therapy in patients with chronic periodontitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dermatitis

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

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

Chronic dermatitis causes thickening of skin and cracks and blisters in the skin. Any type of chronic dermatitis may lead to bacterial infection. [msdmanuals.com]

Acute Hyperventilation

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]

SEVERE CHRONIC BRONCHITIS CONDITION: Chronic Ventilatory Failure pH IN NORMAL RANGE BUT ON ACID SIDE OF 7.40 (7.35 - 7.39) PaCO 2 > 45 HCO 3 significantly increased Would [media.lanecc.edu]

Gingivitis

The most common chronic gingivitis is caused by plaque. [symptoma.com]

From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search Human disease acute gingivitis chronic gingivitis gingivaitis Gingivitis gingiva inflammation edit Language Label Description [wikidata.org]

Foreign body gingivitis (FBG) is a non-plaque induced chronic inflammatory process involving the marginal and/or attached gingiva. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hyperuricemia

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

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

KEYWORDS: Chronic kidney disease; Coronary artery disease; Gout; Hyper uricemia; Systemic hypertension; Urate-lowering therapy [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Alcohol Intoxication

[…] with those with no evidence of chronic alcohol abuse. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSIONS: Chronic alcohol abuse, but not occasional alcohol intoxication, may cause pancreatic damage. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

BACKGROUND: Trauma patients with acute alcohol intoxication or chronic alcohol dependence are at greater risk for morbidity and mortality. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Esophagitis

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

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

Other risk factors include atopic dermatitis (chronic skin inflammation), asthma, and food and environmental allergies. Eosinophilic esophagitis tends to run in families. [nm.org]

Common Cold

Participants who confirmed suffering from recurrent cough, asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, or gastrointestinal reflux were [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dicpinigaitis, Thoughts on One Thousand Chronic Cough Patients, Lung, 190, 6, (593), (2012). [doi.org]

Keywords Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Influenza Respiratory Tract Infection Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patient These keywords were added by machine [dx.doi.org]

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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

Untreated, GERD can lead to chronic laryngitis, dysphonia, chronic sore throat, chronic cough, constant throat clearing, granuloma of the true vocal cords and other problems [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This exposure can cause complications such as chronic laryngitis or chronic respiratory diseases. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation in pregnancy is a cause of chronic respiratory alkalosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] diseases, is most likely to be caused by chronic overbreathing. [normalbreathing.com]

In chronic HVS, ABG sampling confirms a compensated respiratory alkalosis in a majority of cases. [emedicine.com]

Heelspur

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

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

Other ailments traditionally treated with the Caisse Formula include chronic fatigue syndrome, asthma, AIDS, diabetes, immune disorders, stress, depression, chronic cough, [gaudaur.com]

Acute Sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis means that a sinusitis becomes persistent and lasts for longer than 12 weeks. Chronic sinusitis is uncommon. [patient.info]

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

‘Chronic sinusitis is a serious quality-of-life issue. [besthealthmag.ca]