Question

Differences between Acute and Chronic diseases?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

acute illnesses are often short term and are an illness that only lasts few a few days or weeks like a cold

chronic conditions develop slowly and can worsen. They are long term conditions and can last up to years or for life like diabetes

Answer 2

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ACUTE AND CHRONIC DISEASES

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Acute Diseases Chronic Diseases

• These diseases occur suddenly.
• They last for a shorter period.
• They cause sudden damage to the body.
• The onset is sudden and often treatable. However, other underlying conditions can also affect the outcome of the disease.
• E.g. Typhoid, bone fracture, heart attack, cholera, common cold, jaundice, malaria, etc.

Chronic Diseases

• They occur over a prolonged period.
• They last longer, even for a lifetime.
• They cause long term damage to the body of the patient.
• Chronic diseases progress gradually and usually end up causing long term damage to organs and organ systems. In some cases, it can become fatal.
• Eg. Diabetes, cancer, tuberculosis, arthritis, etc.