Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) are common conditions that cause constipation, bloating, gas, straining during bowel movements, and other uncomfortable symptoms. 

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands, hormone-producing glands located on top of the kidneys. Classic CAH is the less common and generally more serious type of CAH. It is typically diagnosed with a blood test shortly after a person is born. Depending on the type of classic CAH a person has, the condition can affect normal growth and sexual development, and it can cause severe illness due to low levels of sodium.

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of rare blood cancers that can lead to leukemia. Learn how MDS affects blood cells, how it can lead to leukemia, and how it can be treated.

The human immunodeficiency virus, better known as HIV, is a chronic viral infection that targets the body’s immune system. Left untreated, HIV can progress into autoimmune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS. But with treatment, people with HIV are able to live near-normal lives. In this guide, learn about treating HIV with antiretroviral therapy (ART), what to expect when starting treatment and how to stay healthy while living with HIV.

Chronic hives, known by the medical term chronic urticaria, are hives that persist or recur for a period of longer than six weeks. Chronic hives can be induced by physical triggers, or can be idiopathic, meaning they have no identifiable cause. Even when the cause is unknown, chronic hives can be treated.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a cancer that begins in the bone marrow, the spongy tissue at the center of bones where most of the body’s blood cells are produced.

A guide for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their loved ones, with information on treatment options, tracking your symptoms, and expert tips on living well with COPD.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a type of cancer that begins in bone marrow and is typically slow growing. Learn about treatment options for CLL, including targeted therapies.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, is a serious respiratory illness that affects millions of people worldwide. This guide offers helpful information for patients and caregivers, including a look at treatments, rehabilitation therapies, triggers that can exacerbate symptoms, quitting smoking and why COPD occurs in nonsmokers.

More than 11 million Americans are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Learn what every patient should know about this condition, including treatment options and questions to ask your healthcare provider.

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a type of cancer that causes an uncontrolled growth of white blood cells called myeloid cells. The standard therapy for CML are targeted therapy drugs called tyrosine kinase inhibitors, or TKIs, which offer many people long-term control over the disease. Learn about coping with the challenges of CML in this guide.

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) are hives and/or angioedema that occur with no identifiable trigger. Learn about treating and managing CSU with this guide.

How type 2 diabetes can lead to chronic kidney disease, also known as diabetic kidney disease. Learn what you can do to protect your kidneys.

Migraine is a common neurological condition that causes recurring headaches. In this guide, learn about the difference between chronic and episodic migraine, including treatment options to prevent migraines.

If you have type 2 diabetes, you are at risk for cardiovascular disease and other complications. Learn how high blood glucose levels, elevated blood pressure, and high cholesterol can damage the heart and blood vessels, with strategies for keeping these numbers at goal.

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a disorder where the immune system attacks and destroys platelets, small red blood cells that help blood clot and help the body stop bleeding when it is injured. ITP causes a person to have low levels of blood platelets, and can result in excessive bleeding and spontaneous bleeding. Learn about the symptoms and complications of ITP, treatments that can help normalize platelet counts, and precautions for living when platelet counts are low.