complicated

complicated /com·pli·cat·ed/ (kom´plĭ-kāt″ed) involved; associated with other injuries, lesions, or diseases.

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Patient discussion about complicated.

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..