Forced

From WikiMD's Food, Medicine & Wellness Encyclopedia

Forced is a term often used in various fields, including physics, psychology, and medicine. In a medical context, it can refer to actions or processes that are not naturally occurring or voluntary, but are instead imposed or compelled. This can include forced breathing, forced feeding, or forced labor, among others.

Forced Breathing[edit | edit source]

Forced breathing is a type of breathing that is deeper and more rapid than normal. It is often used in medical treatments to help patients with respiratory problems, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Forced breathing can also be used in physical therapy to improve lung function and capacity.

Forced Feeding[edit | edit source]

Forced feeding is a medical procedure in which food is inserted directly into a patient's stomach through a tube. This is often used in cases where a patient is unable to eat normally due to illness, injury, or psychological issues. Forced feeding can be a controversial practice due to ethical considerations, particularly in cases where it is used without the patient's consent.

Forced Labor[edit | edit source]

Forced labor is a term used to describe situations where individuals are compelled to work against their will. While not directly related to medicine, forced labor can have significant health impacts, including physical injury, psychological trauma, and increased risk of illness.

See Also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]


Forced Resources
Doctor showing form.jpg
Wiki.png

Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD


Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.

Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Admin, Prab R. Tumpati, MD