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Spike (medical term)
Spike (/spaɪk/), in the context of medicine, refers to a sudden increase or surge in certain medical parameters or conditions. The term is often used in relation to blood sugar levels, fever, blood pressure, and other health indicators.
Etymology
The term 'spike' originates from the Old English word 'spica', which refers to a sharp point. In a medical context, it is used metaphorically to describe a sharp rise in a graph representing health data.
Related Terms
- Blood Sugar: Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood. It comes from the food you eat, and is your body's main source of energy. A spike in blood sugar refers to a sudden increase in glucose levels, which can be dangerous for individuals with diabetes.
- Fever: Fever is a temporary increase in your body temperature, often due to an illness. A spike in fever would indicate a sudden increase in body temperature.
- Blood Pressure: Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. A spike in blood pressure can lead to various health complications such as heart disease or stroke.
- Heart Rate: Heart rate is the speed of the heartbeat measured by the number of contractions (beats) of the heart per minute (bpm). A spike in heart rate can indicate stress, anxiety, or other health conditions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spike
- Wikipedia's article - Spike
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