Chronic illness
I can describe the symptoms of some common chronic illnesses.
Chronic illness
I can describe the symptoms of some common chronic illnesses.
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Key learning points
- Chronic health conditions have symptoms that fluctuate and may last indefinitely.
- Cures for chronic illnesses are rare but some people do get better.
- Common chronic health conditions include heart disease, stroke, cancer, arthritis and diabetes.
- There are many symptoms of chronic illness; if these are noticed, you must seek medical help.
- There are many ways people can manage their symptoms and reduce the risk of developing a chronic condition.
Keywords
Acute illness - a health condition that may be sudden, or come on quickly, and is sometimes severe
Symptom - a physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease
Chronic illness - a health condition that lasts a long time, often for life, and can affect how your body or mind works, for example, diabetes or asthma
Fatigue - extreme tiredness, in this case, as a result of illness
Common misconception
People with chronic heath conditions just need to be more determined and get on with it.
Everything takes energy - seeing friends, exercising and pain management. When someone has a chronic illness, it can be very difficult to manage.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a state of feeling good emotionally
the amount of energy a person has
when part of the body or mind is experiencing sickness
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a health condition that may come on quickly
a change that could indicate the presence of an illness
a health condition that lasts a long time
extreme tiredness, in this case, as a result of illness