Flaring up

What does "Flaring up" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Flaring up" in medicine refers to the sudden increase in severity or symptoms of a disease or condition. It's like a fire that suddenly blazes brighter. This can happen with chronic conditions like arthritis or asthma, where a person may have periods of feeling fine, and then periods where their symptoms get much worse. These worse periods are known as flare-ups.

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