Acute Illness: Definition, Issue, and Symptoms

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ACUTE ILLNESS DEFINITION, ISSUE, AND SYMPTOMS
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WHAT IS ACUTE ILLNESS?
The term acute describes an injury or
illness that manifests suddenly. Acute
illness is characterised by a sudden and rapid
onset of an abnormal body condition. Acute
illness is also known as the sudden onset
of a disease over a brief period that
requires immediate medical attention to
recover from. Acute illness can sometimes
be brought on by viruses, infections, trauma
from a fall or accident, drug abuse, or
other factors. If untreated acute illnesses
last long without improvement, they can develop
into chronic conditions. Acute illness may be
treated naturally or may require medication.
For instance, the typical cold resolves by
itself. Acute diseases like organ failure, strep
throat, heart attacks, and asthma can occur
suddenly with severe, life-threatening
symptoms. Acute illnesses may also have
different effects on various individuals. An
infant, an older person, or someone with a
weakened immune system may experience much
more severe acute illnesses than a healthy
person can handle.
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WHAT ACUTE ILLNESSES ARE MOST PREVALENT?

• The most prevalent acute illnesses are those that
  the majority of people occasionally experience,
  including colds flu,
• eye ailments, infected ears,
• infections of the urinary tract (UTIs), throat
  infection,
• diarrhea and gagging, and dehydration.
• Rest, a lot of fluids, and over-the-counter
  medications can help you feel better within a few
  days if a viral illness like the flu or a cold is
  only causing mild symptoms and you have no other
  health issues.
• A minor condition can occasionally worsen into a m
  ore serious one. For instance, an untreated UTI ca
  n cause pyelonephritis (kidney infection) by
  spreading back up the urinary system into the
  kidneys.

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WHAT SYMPTOMS ARE CAUSED BY ACUTE ILLNESSES?
Numerous acute illnesses of various types
exhibit a wide variety of symptoms.
However, there are some severe symptoms that you
should never ignore, such as weakness in arms
and legs, chest pain, urine with blood in it,
difficulty in breathing, unconsciousness
etc. Even though there is a chance that
these symptoms wont always be a severe
issue, you shouldnt take any risks.
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