Complication

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Complication is a term used in medicine to denote an unfavorable evolution or consequence of a disease, a health condition or a therapy. The disease can become worse in its severity or show a higher number of side effects, in particular negative effects that are serious or even life-threatening.

Types of Complications[edit | edit source]

Complications may be classified as:

Causes of Complications[edit | edit source]

Complications can be caused by various factors such as:

Prevention of Complications[edit | edit source]

Prevention of complications can be achieved through:

Treatment of Complications[edit | edit source]

Treatment of complications depends on the type of complication and may include:

  • Medication: Medication can be used to treat complications.
  • Surgery: In some cases, surgery may be required to treat complications.
  • Therapy: Therapy can be used to manage complications.

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