持病(じびょう)

Forms

持(も)つ (to have) + 病(びょう) (illness) → illness one has = chronic condition

Common expressions

• 持病(じびょう)がある - to have a chronic condition
• 持病(じびょう)を抱(かか)える - to be living with a chronic illness
• 持病(じびょう)が悪化(あっか)する - for a chronic condition to worsen

Common chronic conditions

• 糖尿病(とうにょうびょう) - diabetes
• 高血圧(こうけつあつ) - high blood pressure
• 喘息(ぜんそく) - asthma
• 腰痛(ようつう) - chronic back pain

Usage

Often mentioned when filling out medical forms, insurance applications, or when explaining one's health situation.