Perilous body ailments

In medical terminology any disease state in which the possibility of dead is impending is critical illness. In the past a large percentage of such patients perished; the advance medical treatment of present times enables the person to survive with limitations but with systematic medical management and control. Careless patients can become chronically ill and hospital dependent for life.

Patients are after all human beings. The first blow comes in the form of disease announcement by the doctor. It is followed by long confinement in the ICU or the possibility of it in future. An ICU admission leads to ICU syndrome. It causes psychological anomalies such as hallucinations, nightmares disorientation due to prolonged use of drugs administered to the patient. Medical and psychological management of the patient is very important.

Falling sick is an expensive affair; falling critically ill is a colossal burden. High cost of treatment and other provision for the family has to be planned. A critical illness insurance plan helps reduce financial burden to a great extent.

The patient has to equip his/ own self to meet the challenge of disease management. The bend of mind should be to know, to accept, to trust, and above all hope for the best.