Subtitle: Categories of Chronic Illness
Chronic illness is a medical condition that lasts for a long period of time, usually three months or more. These illnesses can be physical, mental, or a combination of both. There are three main categories of chronic illness: physical, mental, and a combination of both.
Physical Illnesses
Physical illnesses are medical conditions that affect the body, such as diabetes, asthma, arthritis, heart disease, and cancer. These illnesses can cause pain, fatigue, and difficulty with daily activities.
Mental Illnesses
Mental illnesses are medical conditions that affect the mind, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. These illnesses can cause changes in mood, behavior, and thinking.
Combination Illnesses
Combination illnesses are medical conditions that have both physical and mental components, such as chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. These illnesses can cause pain, fatigue, changes in mood, behavior, and thinking.