Disease Crisis

A crisis of illness (crisis morbi; from the Greek krisis - a sudden change in the course of the disease) is a sudden change in the patient’s condition associated with a turning point in the course of the disease.

A crisis can occur in the acute phase of the disease, when there is a transition from deterioration to improvement. For example, in acute infectious diseases, the crisis begins with the beginning of recovery.

Crises also occur during exacerbations of chronic diseases, when, after a deterioration in the condition, a temporary improvement occurs.

Signs of an approaching crisis may include: tremendous trembling, profuse sweating, the appearance of a rash on the skin, changes in pulse and breathing.

Having survived the crisis, the patient feels better, and the main symptoms of the disease decrease. However, complete recovery may not occur; this is only a temporary improvement.

Correctly recognizing and promptly providing the necessary treatment during a crisis is very important for a favorable outcome of the disease. The doctor must carefully monitor the patient in order to notice the onset of a crisis in time and provide the necessary assistance.

A disease crisis is a period when a patient's health deteriorates and requires emergency treatment or hospitalization. It can occur at any time, but is especially dangerous during epidemics and during periods of increased stress on the medical system. If the disease is not cured on time and seriously enough, then it develops into a chronic process.