Chronic Illness Types

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common ailment causing diarrhea, constipation and stomach pain and there are many possible causes - most of them treatable.

Dec 5, 2009 - Maija Haavisto

Ankylosing Spondylitis, also called Marie-Strumpell Disease, is a disease that causes long-term, chronic back pain.

May 10, 2009 - Naheed Ali

For those who wondering whether they should inquire about post-traumatic stress disorder by their clinical or mental-health professional, self-tests are useful.

May 3, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Individuals with achromatopsia are either completely colorblind or nearly colorblind, and they suffer from lack of visual acuity.

Apr 9, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Achalasia is an uncommon illness of the esophagus, the pipe that carries pre-digested food from the throat (pharynx) to the bowels.

Apr 9, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Fibromyalgia is not just a fancy name for chronic pain, it is a specific condition which often causes many symptoms besides pain. It is also frequently misdiagnosed.

Apr 1, 2009 - Maija Haavisto

Leaky Gut Syndrome is a term which refers to a compromised small intestinal wall which can cause an array of health problems.

Mar 31, 2009 - Kristin Collins

Migraine is a severe headache which most of the time strikes women. There are causes that can trigger this condition. Different symptoms of migraine also manifest.

Mar 5, 2009 - Gwendolyn Cuizon

"I heard fibromyalgia isn't real, there's nothing wrong with you." Myths about the pain of fibromyalgia are common. Myths, facts, and the elements of truth in the myths.

Feb 23, 2009 - Jennifer Harshman

For decades, everyone chalked up the symptoms of fibromyalgia to other things. When doctors don't listen, or "don't believe in" FMS, patients suffer.

Feb 10, 2009 - Jennifer Harshman

The list of symptoms goes from A to Z, and they all can come and go. It's so unpredictable. This is not "in your head" or a mental illness, it's Fibromyalgia Syndrome.

Feb 10, 2009 - Jennifer Harshman

What is fibromyalgia? How do doctors diagnose fibromyalgia? What are "tender points?" Find criteria for FMS diagnosis and links to myths, symptoms, and treatment.

Feb 10, 2009 - Jennifer Harshman

Crohn's Diease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two most common types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Jul 27, 2008 - Danielle Dawkins

Cluster headaches is the common name for a severely painful neurological disorder that hinders the lives of about one million Americans.

Feb 21, 2008 - Carmen Sofia Grant