Telemedicine is great for non-emergency, manageable, and routine conditions that don’t require hands-on physical exams. Here’s a list of diseases and conditions commonly treated via telemedicine, organized by category:

🩺 Common Diseases and Conditions for Telemedicine

🔹 Primary Care & General Health

  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) – monitoring, medication refills

  • Type 2 Diabetes – blood sugar tracking, medication management

  • High Cholesterol – lifestyle counseling, prescription management

  • Thyroid disorders – hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism

  • Weight management / Obesity

  • Smoking cessation support

🤧 Respiratory Conditions

  • Asthma – inhaler prescriptions, symptom tracking

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – medication review

  • Allergies – seasonal or chronic allergic rhinitis

  • Bronchitis (mild) – especially if no severe symptoms

  • Cold, Flu, COVID-19 (mild cases) – symptom management, testing referrals

💊 Infections (Mild to Moderate)

  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

  • Sinus infections

  • Ear infections (in adults or older children)

  • Skin infections – like cellulitis, impetigo

  • Yeast infections

  • Bacterial vaginosis

  • Pink eye (Conjunctivitis)

🧠 Mental & Behavioral Health

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Insomnia

  • ADHD (diagnosis and follow-up)

  • Postpartum depression

  • PTSD

  • Addiction recovery support

📌 Teletherapy and psychiatry are huge parts of modern telemedicine care.

🩹 Dermatology (Skin Conditions)

  • Acne

  • Eczema

  • Psoriasis

  • Rosacea

  • Rashes / allergic skin reactions

  • Fungal infections (e.g., ringworm, athlete’s foot)

  • Hair loss (Alopecia)

  • Warts or cold sores

📸 Most dermatology consults involve photo uploads or video exams.

⚕️ Women’s Health

  • Birth control consultations

  • Menstrual issues (irregular periods, cramps)

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

  • Menopause symptoms

  • STI screening and treatment

🩸 Men’s Health

  • Erectile dysfunction

  • Premature ejaculation

  • Low testosterone

  • Hair loss

🧒 Pediatrics (Mild Cases Only)

  • Colds & flu symptoms

  • Allergies

  • Pink eye

  • Mild rashes

  • Behavioral concerns (ADHD, anxiety)

⚠️ Conditions NOT Ideal for Telemedicine

(Require in-person evaluation or emergency care)

  • Chest pain or shortness of breath

  • Stroke symptoms

  • Severe abdominal pain

  • Head injuries or trauma

  • High fever in infants

  • Seizures

  • Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)