Chronic Consultation
Difference Between Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions
Oftentimes, the conditions we develop are classified as either chronic or acute.
- Acute diseases typically develop rapidly and have a brief duration, typically a few days or weeks.
- Chronic conditions develop gradually and can deteriorate over months to years.
Of course, the disparities go beyond this, however
Root causes of acute and chronic diseases
• Acute conditions are frequently caused by a virus or an infection, but they can also be brought on by a fall, an auto accident, or the abuse of drugs or medications.
• Unhealthy behaviours that increase the risk of disease, such as poor nutrition, insufficient physical activity, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking, frequently cause chronic conditions. In addition to genetic factors, social, emotional, environmental, and environmental factors also play a role. People are more likely to develop one or more chronic conditions as they age.
What are the symptoms of acute and chronic conditions, and how are they treated?
• Acute diseases are characterised by sudden onset, distinct symptoms that necessitate urgent or short-term care, and improvement after treatment. For instance, a fractured bone caused by a fall must be treated by a physician and will recover over time. Occasionally, an acute infection, such as the common cold, will resolve itself. The majority of individuals with acute illnesses will recover quickly. If you are hospitalised for an acute illness, you will likely be anxious to return home as soon as your condition improves. However, being released from the hospital does not indicate complete recovery.
• Chronic conditions develop slowly, may worsen over time, and may exhibit a variety of warning symptoms or none at all.
Arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, heart disease, excessive blood pressure, and chronic kidney disease are common chronic conditions. Often it is thought, chronic health conditions cannot be cured, unlike acute conditions; they can only be managed. However, in many instances Homeopathy successfully deal with chronic cases but of course it does not cure in a short time span as acute. Often it needs healthy lifestyle and other lifestyle changes along with Homeopathy medicine.
Often, living with a chronic illness or managing the symptoms of a chronic condition can be accomplished through the creation of a health care plan in collaboration with a Homeopath. This plan will include homeopathic remedies, a healthy diet, physical or occupational therapy, exercise, or complementary treatments such as acupuncture or meditation.
Practising healthy lifestyle behaviours, such as staying physically active; maintaining a healthy weight and nutritional status; limiting solar exposure; and abstaining from drugs, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption, can frequently prevent chronic conditions. Wholistic Homeopath also take case of lifestyle plan under the same roof. You can find details here.
Example of Chronic medical conditions
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Arthritis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Stroke