Definitions
- Referring to the worsening of a pre-existing injury or condition. - Describing the recurrence of symptoms after a period of improvement. - Talking about the exacerbation of a chronic illness or disease.
- Referring to the recurrence of symptoms or a return of a disease after a period of remission. - Describing the return to a previous state or behavior, often negative or harmful. - Talking about the failure to maintain progress in recovery from addiction or mental illness.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a return or recurrence of a previous state or condition.
- 2Both can be used in medical contexts.
- 3Both imply a setback or negative development.
- 4Both involve a return to a previous state that was not desirable.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Reaggravation is typically caused by an external factor, such as an injury or stress on the body, while relapse can be caused by internal or external factors, such as a change in medication or exposure to triggers.
- 2Duration: Reaggravation is often temporary and can be resolved with rest or treatment, while relapse can be more prolonged and require more intensive intervention.
- 3Severity: Reaggravation may not necessarily indicate a significant worsening of symptoms, while relapse often implies a more severe return of symptoms or condition.
- 4Context: Reaggravation is more commonly used in physical health contexts, while relapse is more commonly used in mental health and addiction contexts.
- 5Connotation: Reaggravation is a neutral term, while relapse can carry a negative connotation due to its association with addiction and mental illness.
Remember this!
Reaggravation and relapse both refer to a return or recurrence of a previous state or condition, but they differ in their cause, duration, severity, context, and connotation. Reaggravation typically refers to a temporary worsening of symptoms or condition caused by external factors, while relapse often implies a more severe and prolonged return of symptoms or condition caused by internal or external factors, particularly in mental health and addiction contexts.
