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Acute illness refers to an illness that:
1. is synonymous with disease
2. Has a short duration and is severe
3. Causes and irreversible condition
4. Is longer than 6 months, and can also effect functioning in any dimension

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : Has a short duration and is severe

Explanation

  • Acute denotes that it is of short duration and recent onset.

  • For a chronic (Long-standing) disease, there will be acute stages where the symptoms get worsens for a short duration.
  • For a disease of recent onset and escalates rapidly means it is denoted as Fulminant.

Examples

Organ System Minor Acute Illnesses
Musculoskeletal Minor trauma, degenerative disorders, Pain, Gout
Respiratory URTI, cold, Cough
Gastrointestinal  

Nausea, Vomiting, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, constipation,

abdominal pain

Neurological Dizziness, headache, tingling
Dermatology Rashes, warts, itching, urticaria
Cardiovascular Palpitation, ankle swelling, varicose vein.

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