Study Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions
Study Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions
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ISBN: 9780323414142
Author: Hubert BS, Robert J; VanMeter PhD, Karin C.
Publisher: Saunders
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To differentiate: An acute disease from a chronic disease.

Introduction: Pathophysiology refers to the study of disordered functions caused due to occurrence of disease in a living organism. It mainly considers the causes of disease, changes in normal physiological processes, clinical manifestations of the disease, diagnostic tests, and available treatments.

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Differences between an acute disease and chronic disease are tabulated below:

CriteriaAcute diseaseChronic disease
Beginning SuddenGradual
DurationShortIndefinite
ContagiousYesNo
EffectsIt has no major effect on general health.It has major effect on general health.
TreatmentCommonly curableRarely curable
ExamplesBurn, back ache, flu, and asthma attackKidney disease, consistent back ache, diabetes, and osteoporosis

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