2007-01-19 06:48:18 · 8 answers · asked by bug 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
a chronic problem is one which is long standing.
acute indicates a sudden flare up
chronic toe pain may come from arthritis
acute toe pain may come from bumping it
if you bumped a toe with arthritis you would have an acute on chronic problem
2007-01-19 10:59:42 · answer #1 · answered by mandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chronic is long term, usually a gradual onset and a good example of a chronic condition is acne. Comes on gradual and lasts for years. Acute is rapid onset and normally does not last for a long time. A good example is Acute appendicitis, you feel fine, normal and then BAM, you are doubled over in pain from an inflamed appendix. Hope this helps...
2007-01-19 06:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by Suthern R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Chronic" conditions are ones that one has to live with or suffer as a result from for a long time- potentially until the end of their lives. "Acute" would be the opposite- meaning the condition would be able to be treated & cured.
2007-01-19 06:57:16 · answer #3 · answered by optimismopski 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acute is fast in onset and usually of short duration, ie temporary. Chronic means longer-term, with gradual onset and slow changes.
2007-01-19 06:56:07 · answer #4 · answered by Suzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
acute appear suddenly and severely, like appendicitis.. chronic you have for a long time, like arthritis.
2007-01-19 06:51:08 · answer #5 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
acute symptoms are those that go away, chronic are the symptoms that stick around and dont go away or go away and come back.
2007-01-19 06:51:02 · answer #6 · answered by pegasis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chronic are long term acute are sudden and shortlived
2007-01-19 06:55:30 · answer #7 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chronic is a condition that presists, such as migrains.
acute is what the girls say I am..
2007-01-19 06:56:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋