Posts tagged with ‘chronic’

Learn about the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of thyroiditis, a name for several disorders that cause inflammation of…

olycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that occurs when cysts form on a woman’s ovaries.

Pleurisy is a medical condition that affects the lining of your lungs and chest, which can become irritated with the…

Lung cancer is abnormal growth of cells in the lungs.

A small percentage of pregnant women in the U.S. have high blood pressure during their pregnancy. Some cases are mild;…

Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour taste in the throat and mouth. It…

A heart attack is a cardiac event caused by one or several factors and can be mild or fatal.

Eosinophilic esophagitis is an inflammatory, allergic disease that occurs when certain white blood cells build up in your esophageal…

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common type of heart disease caused by a buildup of plaque in your…

Coronary artery disease occurs when blood vessels that carry blood to your heart get blocked with plaque.

Chronic pelvic pain can be caused by multiple medical conditions, many of which can be treated or managed with proper…

Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation in the airways of the lungs that lasts longer than 3 months. It is most…

An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast, too slow, or…

Angina is a heart condition that causes chest pain or pressure.