Chronic cervicitis is constant irritation of the cervix, characterized by persistent vaginal discharge for at least three months, even though previous infections have been treated and an infectious cause has been excluded. This type of cervicitis mainly affects women of childbearing age, and unlike acute cervicitis, which can be caused by sexually transmitted infections, such […]
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Chronic sinusitis is inflammation of the mucosa of the sinuses that occurs due to infection by bacteria, viruses or fungi, allergies, anatomical changes, such as a deviated septum, inadequate or excessive use of antibiotics, and a weakened immune system. In chronic sinusitis, symptoms usually last more than 12 weeks, such as pain in the face […]
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Chronic rhinitis is a type of rhinitis that causes symptoms, such as coughing and sneezing, blocked and/or runny nose, decreased sense of smell, itchy nose and nasal voice, which can last for weeks or be persistent, in the most serious cases. Typically, chronic rhinitis occurs due to allergies, but it can also be caused by […]
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Chronic urticaria is a type of allergic reaction that causes recurring symptoms, such as itching, burning, and raised red patches on the skin, most days for a period of 6 weeks or more. This type of urticaria can be caused by the use of medication, stress or frequent contact with specific substances, but its cause […]
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Chronic pancreatitis is progressive inflammation of the pancreas that does not improve over months or years, or that improves and returns frequently, which can lead to permanent changes in the shape and functioning of the pancreas, which is an organ responsible for producing enzymes that participate in the digestion of food, as well as insulin […]
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Treatment for pancreatitis may involve hydration, dietary changes, use of painkillers, enzyme replacement and surgery. Furthermore, especially in the case of chronic pancreatitis, measures such as stopping smoking and avoiding alcoholic beverages are recommended. Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that can occur due to excessive alcohol consumption or obstruction of the bile ducts, […]
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, or CML, is a type of cancer that causes a genetic change in myeloid cells, which are responsible for producing red blood cells, platelets and some white blood cells. This type of leukemia is caused by a genetic change in the bone marrow, which causes the abnormal growth and division of blood […]
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Generally, the amount of fluids that can be ingested by patients with chronic renal failure is between 2 and 3 glasses of 200 ml each, added to the volume of urine eliminated in one day. That is, if a patient with kidney failure makes 700 ml of pee in a day, they can drink that […]
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Chronic lymphoblastic leukemia (CLL) is a cancer of blood cells, which affects white blood cells, called lymphocytes, which are responsible for the body’s natural defense in fighting infections. This type of leukemia, also known as chronic lymphocytic leukemia, is characterized by the uncontrolled production of abnormal lymphocytes in the bone marrow that pass into the […]
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Chronic kidney disease is damage to the kidney that persists for more than 3 months, which causes this organ to not filter metabolites from the blood properly, resulting in symptoms such as foamy urine, nausea, vomiting, cramps and swelling in the feet and ankles, for example. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be caused by decompensated […]
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