05 September

LIST OF MAJOR CHRONIC DISEASES

1. Cardiovascular Diseases (Heart & Blood Vessels)

  • Coronary heart disease
  • Heart failure
  • Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
  • Stroke
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Aortic aneurysm

2. Diabetes Mellitus

  • Type 1 Diabetes – the immune system attacks insulin-producing cells.
  • Type 2 Diabetes – cells become resistant to insulin.
  • Gestational Diabetes – occurs during pregnancy.

3. Chronic Lung Diseases

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Chronic asthma

4. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

  • Progressive kidney damage
  • End-stage renal failure (may require dialysis or transplant)

5. Chronic Liver Diseases

  • Chronic hepatitis B and C
  • Liver cirrhosis
  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
  • Liver cancer

6. Cancers (Oncological Diseases)

  • Breast cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Blood cancers (leukemia, lymphoma)
  • Brain cancer
  • Liver, kidney, and stomach cancers

7. Chronic Autoimmune Disorders

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Chronic psoriasis
  • Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis

8. Neurological Disorders

  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Alzheimer’s disease & other dementias
  • Chronic epilepsy
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Chronic migraines

9. Chronic Mental Health Disorders

  • Major depressive disorder
  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
  • Schizophrenia
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

10. Chronic Bone & Muscle Disorders

  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Chronic back pain
  • Fibromyalgia

11. Chronic Eye Diseases

  • Glaucoma
  • Advanced cataracts
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Macular degeneration

12. Chronic Skin Conditions

  • Psoriasis
  • Chronic eczema
  • Vitiligo
  • Severe cystic acne

Summary in Bullet Points

  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Chronic lung diseases
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Chronic liver diseases
  • Cancers of various types
  • Chronic autoimmune disorders
  • Neurological disorders
  • Chronic mental health disorders
  • Chronic bone & muscle disorders
  • Chronic eye diseases
  • Chronic skin conditions

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