Continued

Continued is a term often used in various fields, including medicine, to indicate that something is ongoing or persisting without interruption. In a medical context, it can refer to the continuation of a treatment, therapy, or medication regimen.

Medical Context

In the field of medicine, the term "continued" is often used to describe a treatment or medication regimen that is ongoing. This can be in the context of a chronic illness, where treatment needs to be continued indefinitely, or in the context of an acute illness, where treatment is continued until the patient has fully recovered.

For example, a patient with diabetes may need to continue taking insulin indefinitely to manage their blood sugar levels. Similarly, a patient with a bacterial infection may need to continue taking antibiotics until the infection has been fully cleared.

Continued treatment is often necessary to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and improve quality of life. However, it's important for healthcare providers to regularly review and assess the need for continued treatment, as unnecessary or prolonged treatment can lead to side effects and other health issues.

Related Terms

• Chronic Illness: A long-term health condition that may not have a cure. Treatment for chronic illnesses often needs to be continued indefinitely.
• Acute Illness: A short-term health condition that usually has a sudden onset. Treatment for acute illnesses is typically continued until the patient has fully recovered.
• Medication Regimen: A plan for taking medications, which often needs to be continued for a certain period of time or indefinitely.
• Treatment: The management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder. Depending on the condition, treatment may need to be continued for a certain period of time.

See Also

• Medication Adherence
• Therapy
• Disease Management

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