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Acute confusional state which is also known as ACS refers to a psychiatric Condition of severe confusion or rapid change in brain function. This often occurs as the result of a mental

Acute diseases refer to conditions that develop over a short period of time and cause a rapid change in health.

Acute disorders refer to illnesses or other medical problems that occur over a short period of time, that are usually the result of an infectious process, and that are reversible.

Acute illness refers to a Condition that is usually short-term and that often comes on quickly.

Acute medical conditions are Illnesses that last a short time.

Acute pain refers to the normal, predicted physiological response to a noxious chemical, thermal or mechanical stimulus and typically is associated with invasive procedures, trauma and disease.

Acute pain refers to short-term pain that usually results from a specific injury.

Acute phase refers to the first stage of the rape trauma syndrome, in which a victim often feels shock, fear, anger, or other related feelings.