Frequent Infections
Experiencing infections more often than usual, which can be a sign of immune, metabolic, or other conditions.
What is Frequent Infections?
Frequent Infections is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Frequent Infections that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Frequent Infections
The following conditions have been associated with Frequent Infections. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Cystic Fibrosis
A genetic disorder that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, leading to brea...
Leukemia
Cancer of the blood-forming tissues, causing abnormal blood cells that can lead to anemia, infection, and bleeding.
Phimosis
A condition in which the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back over the head of the penis, which can make urination or...
Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome
A rare inherited condition that mainly affects the bone marrow, pancreas, and skeleton, causing low blood counts, digest...
Sickle Cell Disease
An inherited blood disorder in which red blood cells become sickle-shaped, causing pain crises, anemia, and organ damage...
Type 2 Diabetes
A chronic condition in which the body becomes resistant to insulin or does not produce enough insulin to maintain normal...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Frequent Infections is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.