Refractory disease
Refractory disease refers to a disease or condition that does not respond to standard treatments. This term is often used in the context of cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases.
Definition[edit | edit source]
A refractory disease is defined as a disease or condition that does not respond to treatment. This can be due to a variety of reasons, including the disease's resistance to drugs, the patient's individual characteristics, or the nature of the disease itself.
Causes[edit | edit source]
The causes of refractory diseases can be complex and multifaceted. They can include genetic factors, environmental influences, and the characteristics of the disease itself. For example, some cancer cells can develop resistance to chemotherapy drugs, making the disease refractory.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for refractory diseases often involves a combination of approaches. This can include the use of alternative treatments, experimental therapies, and palliative care. In some cases, a different type of standard treatment may be effective.
Examples[edit | edit source]
Examples of refractory diseases include certain types of cancer, such as refractory leukemia and refractory lymphoma, as well as certain autoimmune diseases, such as refractory rheumatoid arthritis and refractory lupus.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
 | This medical article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
| Refractory disease Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
