Most of the time, acne goes away on its own, but persistent, reappearing acne is a problem for some people. If you have chronic acne, you may be dealing with physical repercussions, like unattractive breakouts and scars, as well as with emotional...
Rhinitis--inflammation of the membranes in the nose--is characterized by at least one of the following symptoms: runny or stuffy nose, itching or sneezing. People with chronic rhinitis may have the same symptoms, but the various types of rhinitis...
Although sometimes viewed as trivial, chronic rhinitis--inflammation of the nasal membrane over a sustained time period--places a heavy burden on sufferers, causing complications and higher medical costs, reports the Joint Task on Practice...
If you are living with a condition called chronic fatigue syndrome or just feeling unusually tired all of the time, there are ways to manage your symptoms. Chronic fatigue syndrome is also called chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome....
Inflammation is the body's response to injury or infection. There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is a normal and helpful component of the body's response to injury. It's immediate and temporary. Chronic...
Most people feel embarrassed by white flakes in their hair or raining down on their shoulders. This is a symptom of a scalp condition called dandruff. The Mayo Clinic explains it doesn't pose any serious danger to your health, but its visibility...
Bronchitis is a condition where the lining inside the bronchial tubes becomes inflamed. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a secondary reaction to an infection or cold and generally comes and goes without returning. But when it is chronic, it...
A chronic disease is one that is long-term and usually progresses slowly. Heart disease, asthma, obesity, Alzheimer's, diabetes and cancer are some examples of chronic diseases. Chronic diseases are some of the most costly diseases to treat...
Many different health conditions can cause a chronic cough, but the symptom is most commonly due to asthma, chronic bronchitis and certain other respiratory diseases. Your diet and overall nutrition can influence these types of conditions, as well...
Coughing can be a voluntary or involuntary action. It is the body's way of freeing the airways of obstructions and irritations. While coughing is an important way of maintaining lung health, chronic coughing can lead to problems staying asleep,...
Throughout the day, as a person eats and drinks, plaque begins to form on the teeth due to sugars and starches mixing with bacteria in the mouth. Proper brushing will help remove plaque from the teeth, but the plaque can easily return. Any plaque...
Chronic headaches are headaches that occur two or more times a week for at least three months. According to MayoClinic.com, chronic headaches can be classified on the basis of how long they last. The long-lasting headaches can be classified into...
Chronic fatigue, a condition leading to persistent fatigue for more than six months, is not relieved simply by resting or getting more sleep. Women are two to four times more likely to suffer from chronic fatigue than men, and a holistic...
Chronic diseases exact a substantial toll on people who live with them and the community at large. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 50 percent of the population in the United States has one or more chronic...
The pancreas is a gland that releases enzymes, hormones and other secretions that aid in the digestion, absorption, and transport of nutrients and other substances. Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is chronic inflammation of the gland, and can lead to...
Physicians characterize a cough as chronic if it persists for eight weeks or longer. Although many treatments are available for chronic cough that usually relate to treating the underlying medical condition, you might also take certain supplements...
Prostatitis is a condition that results from inflammation of the prostate gland. The cause is generally unknown. It can occur after a bacterial infection in the genitourinary tract. Chronic prostatitis can follow an acute inflammation of the...
In 1999, the National Institutes of Health redefined prostatitis into four distinct entities: acute bacterial prostatitis, chronic bacterial prostatitis, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) and asymptomatic inflammatory...
According to MayoClinic.com, chronic leukemia is the slow growing cancer of white blood cells, or of the cells that develop into white blood cells. White blood cells are responsible for fighting against infection. In chronic leukemia, the bone...
Chronic sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses that lasts for more than 12 weeks despite treatment attempts, according to MayoClinic.com. Chronic sinusitis may be caused by bacteria or fungi. Normally, healthy sinuses contain no bacteria or...
Chronic pancreatitis is a medical term used to describe inflammation of the pancreas that becomes progressively worse over time. This condition develops when the naturally occurring enzymes within the digestive tract abnormally attack the pancreas...
Tonsillitis is caused by viruses or bacteria that infect the tonsils and cause them to become inflamed. Chronic tonsillitis is a persistent infection of the tonsils. According to The American Academy of Otolaryngology's Tonsillitis Fact Sheet,...
Experiencing depression at a given point in life is normal. However, when the feelings of sadness and hopelessness interfere with daily functioning for extended periods of time, it is termed as chronic depression. According to MayoClinic.com, a...
Diarrhea is the condition of defecating fecal matter that has an almost liquid consistency more than three times within a 24-hour period, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Chronic diarrhea may be caused by...
A chronic condition is a condition that lasts for an extended period of time---longer than the normal onset of the symptoms. Suffering from chronic congestion could mean that someone lives with constant nasal congestion, resulting in a stuffy...
Headaches are a fairly common symptom that can occur due to a variety of conditions, including dehydration and illnesses such as the flu. Chronic headaches, on the other hand, can be more difficult to treat because it can be hard to isolate their...
Pain is a neurological response that can be triggered by tissue damage or other stimuli (such as intense heat) that can cause injury. Pain can be triggered by inflammation, trauma or damage to the nerves themselves. Chronic pain can be caused by...
Chronic depression, or dysthymia, is a form of depression where the patient has a regularly low mood, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). While chronic depression is not as severe as major depression, it can affect the patient's...
Chronic tendonitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the tendons, which are structures that connect muscle to bone. The condition usually affects joints, with the most common joints being the shoulder, wrist and elbow, according to the...
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