List of Chronic Conditions

Chronic Conditions

Chronic conditions generally last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living... or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.
– CDC
They are also leading drivers of the nation’s $3.3 trillion in annual health care costs.
– CDC
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity / overweight
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Periodontal disease
  • Autoimmune / autoinflammatory disease
  • Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
  • Psoriasis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn’s
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Ulcerative colitis
  • Lupus
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Celiac disease
  • ALS
  • Cancer
  • Stroke
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
  • Tachycardia (rapid pulse)
  • Atherosclerosis (plaque)
  • Abdominal pain
  • GERD (acid reflux)
  • Digestive problems: bloat, constipation, diarrhea, etc.
  • Metallic taste in your mouth
  • Nausea
  • Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
  • Chronic pain
  • Chronic sinus infections
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gout
  • Headaches / migraines
  • Herpes: genital
  • Herpes: oral
  • Muscle cramps
  • Nosebleeds
  • Numbness or “pins & needles” feeling
  • Vertigo
  • Weakness: overall
  • Hearing loss
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Joint pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Joint stiffness
  • Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hypothyroidism (low thyroid)
  • Insulin resistance
  • Prediabetes
  • Recent weight gain
  • Recent weight loss
  • Unexpected weight loss
  • Infertility
  • Menstrual pain or challenges
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Sexual problems
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Cough (persistent)
  • Emphysema (COPD)
  • Pneumonia
  • Shortness of breath
  • Acne
  • Eczema
  • Melanoma
  • Other skin cancer
  • Enlarged prostate
  • Increased urination (frequency)
  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Kidney stones
  • Pain during intercourse
  • Prostatitis
  • Testicular pain
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
  • Vaginal pain
  • Waking at night to urinate
  • Yeast infections
  • Blurred vision / floaters
  • Light sensitivity
  • Vision disturbance
  • Macular degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Epilepsy
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Seizures
  • Alcohol
  • Cigarettes
  • Heroin or opiods
  • Marijuana
    Methamphetamine, Adderall, or stimulant drugs
  • Sugar & sweets
  • Pornography
  • Anorexia
  • Binge eating disorder
  • Bulimia
  • Night eating disorder
  • Fat phobia
  • Sugar addiction
  • Itching, hives, rashes
  • Itchy eyes / nose
  • Food allergies
  • Food sensitivities
  • Environmental allergies
  • Chemical sensitivities
  • Brain fog
  • Confusion
  • Difficulty with concentration or memory
  • Difficulty learning
  • Difficulty finding the right words
  • Disorientation
  • Forgetfulness
  • Irritability / anger / edginess
  • Mood swings
  • Dementia or memory impairment
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Anxiety
  • Biopolar Disorder 1
  • Biopolar Disorder 2
  • Depression
  • Schizophrenia
  • Cannot fall asleep
  • Cannot stay asleep
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Sleep apnea
  • Snoring / hypopnia / waking yourself up from snoring
  • Awake without feeling rested