complication (redirected from Complications)

complication /com·pli·ca·tion/ (kom″plĭ-ka´shun)

1. disease(s) concurrent with another disease.

2. occurrence of several diseases in the same patient.

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com·pli·ca·tion (kmpl-kshn)

n.

A pathological process or event occurring during a disease that is not an essential part of the disease; it may result from the disease or from independent causes.

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complication

Etymology: L, complicare, to fold together

1 a disease or injury that develops during the treatment of a preexisting disorder. An example is a bacterial infection that is acquired by a person weakened by a viral infection. The complication frequently alters the prognosis.

2 a problem that arises during labor that puts the neonate, mother, or both at risk.

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complication [kom″plĭ-ka´shun]

1. one or more disease(s) concurrent with another disease.

2. the occurrence of two or more diseases in the same patient.

3. an injury or disorder occurring in a patient with a pre-existing condition.

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complication (kom´plikā´shn),

n a disease or injury that develops during the treatment of an earlier disorder. An example is a bacterial infection acquired by a person weakened by a viral infection.

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complication

1. a disease(s) concurrent with another disease.

2. the occurrence of two or more diseases in the same patient.

3. the occurrence of a second disease as a consequence of the first.

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complication

1 Any adverse medical response to a procedure or therapy; in drug therapy, aka, adverse–side effects, see there 2. The simultaneous presentation of 2 or more diseases Patient management Any adverse or undesired result of disease management. See Contraindication, Indication.

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Patient discussion about Complications.

Q. What Are the Complications of Alcoholism? What is the damage and complications cause by alcoholism?

A. The long-term effects of alcohol are not yet fully understood. Drinking alcohol abusively over long periods of time increases the risk mainly of developing alcoholic liver disease (an end stage liver disease that requires liver transplant) and cancer (for example gastric cancer). Studies show that large-quantity consumption of alcohol can also lead to alcoholic cardiomyopathy that can cause cardiac arrhythmia and death. Alcoholism has an effect on the central and peripheral nervous systems, and it increases the risk for severe neurological problems and stroke. It is very important to treat alcoholism both medically and socially.

Q. What are the complications of osteoarthritis? I have been suffering from osteoarthritis for over a year now. What are the complications of this disease?

A. Osteoarthritis, as other chronic arthritic diseases, has a very debilitating influence, due to the great pain people often suffer from. It sometimes becomes impossible to walk or stand up, and thus it lead to less movement, weight gain, development of blood clots and venous stasis. The emotional stress can be very debilitating as well.

Q. What complications have you had with gestational diabetes? I have just found out that I have gestational diabetes and I am over 37 weeks pregnant. It has gone undiagnosed and we have found out that I why my baby is so large. She is already 8 pounds 12 ounces based on the ultra sound. My concerns are now with my baby and I want her to be healthy. Any personal experiences would be great!

A. Thanks for the help..