Sentences with phrase «chronic underlying problem»

The disease can indicate a chronic underlying problem and can be life threatening in cases where there is a sudden case of chronic bleeding.

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There probably isn't a woman on earth who hasn't fallen prey to chronic pelvic pain but the problem is always in diagnosing the underlying cause.

If your child suffers from chronic sinusitis, it may be because he has an underlying medical condition such as undiagnosed, and therefore untreated, allergies; some sort of anatomical problem in the nose that prevents drainage, such as a deviated septum; or chronically infected adenoids (the lymph tissue that sits behind the nose), which can leak bacteria into the sinuses.

Influenza remains a major health problem in the United States, resulting each year in an estimated 36,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations.4 Those who have been shown to be at high risk for the complications of influenza infection are children 6 to 23 months of age; healthy persons 65 years of age or older; adults and children with chronic diseases, including asthma, heart and lung disease, and diabetes; residents of nursing homes and other long - term care facilities; and pregnant women.4 It is for this reason that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that these groups, together with health care workers and others with direct patient - care responsibilities, should be given priority for influenza vaccination this season in the face of the current shortage.1 Other high - priority groups include children and teenagers 6 months to 18 years of age whose underlying medical condition requires the daily use of aspirin and household members and out - of - home caregivers of infants less than 6 months old.1 Hence, in the case of vaccine shortages resulting either from the unanticipated loss of expected supplies or from the emergence of greater - than - expected global influenza activity — such as pandemic influenza, which would prompt a greater demand for vaccination5 — the capability of extending existing vaccine supplies by using alternative routes of vaccination that would require smaller doses could have important public health implications.

While it may seem harmless to indulge in a few drinks on the weekend with some friends, it can also contribute to chronic inflammation and underlying gut problems like leaky gut syndrome.

Oftentimes, poor sleep is a sign of low melatonin, which is because of low serotonin production, which is actually due to an underlying digestive problem — like a chronic infection, food allergies, or leaky gut syndrome.

As a functional medicine practitioner, my job is to clinically investigate and treat the underlying cause of chronic health problems to actually heal the body and not just manage symptoms.

Maybe that patient has other symptoms like chronic brain fog and fatigue, but they never get that piece put together, they never get — they never get tested for brain antibodies or neurological antibodies, so they never even know that that piece is part of their — is part of their underlying autoimmune complex problem.

By referring to this condition as CI, an opportunity emerges: Key underlying problems (insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, increased body fat) and the full spectrum of their associated conditions, and signs and symptoms, can be presented as part of one integrated model.

By following these rules, you will reduce the underlying inflammation generating metabolic imbalance we now know are the underlying reasons for most chronic medical problems including diabetes, depression, cancer, food allergies, chronic pain, and more.

Unfortunately, the standard of care in traditional medicine often uses a «band - aid» approach to chronic health problems and does not address the underlying problem.

Putting an end to traditional enrollment counts — and only providing districts with dollars based on whether the student is actually attending school — will force districts to look at the underlying reasons why chronic truancy is a problem in the first place, as well as address the issues by providing children with high - quality teaching and strong, college - preparatory curricula.

If your cat has a problem with dry, itchy skin or if he suffers from chronic ear infections, it might be due to an underlying medical condition or it could be the result of a food allergy.

The problems underlying their inability to absorb fats usually relate to their pancreas or chronic intestinal inflammation such as IBD.

If it becomes a chronic problem, though, it's time to consult with your veterinarian to see if there's another underlying problem.

Chronic diarrhea can occur when the actual underlying problem is in some other organ or system of your pet's body.

It's a pertinent question, especially if your cat is already weak from a chronic health problem or has an underlying sensitivity.

If tear stains are a chronic problem with your pet, it may indicate that is an underlying medical cause, such as infected tear ducts.

Chronic constipation is another story - it may indicate an underlying problem or disease causing the constipation.

If you can rule out the above causes, then maybe there is a deeper underlying health problem that is causing the constipation, especially if the dog is suffering from chronic constipation.

Chronic constipation can be a lifestyle problem, or it may be indicative of some underlying health issues.

Digestive problems, chronic pain, and fatigue can all reflect underlying emotional malnourishment.

Families and individuals living with severe, chronic, potentially life - shortening illnesses or disability often have multiple, complex, and interrelated problems that emerge as part of the underlying disease processes.

A new or increasing headache may be a sign of an underlying medical problem, and needs to be evaluated prior to chronic treatment for presumed migraines.