making it worse by not taking the doctors advice or resting properly
Exacerbation means something that makes something else worse. To give you more information I would need more information in your question. Orthopaedic is an adjective, so is used to describe another term but you didn't mention what that other term was.
exacerbation; also called flare
Yes, the use of ibuprofen can trigger or worsen asthma exacerbation in some individuals.
That is the correct spelling of "exacerbation" (making a situation worse).
Acute in this context means short-term -- it hasn't been going on long. Exacerbation means signs and symptoms have gotten worse. "Acute exacerbation" of a disease means the disease has been there right along, but lately it's acting up. For example, in this season in our area (spring), I see many patients with acute exacerbation of allergies.
sudden & severe presentation of a pt with established PUD requiring hospital admission to manage may be defined as PUD exacerbation.
Synonyms for the noun exacerbation include worsening, aggravation, or heightening.When used to mean an emotional state, synonyms include irritation or annoyance.
Exacerbation
Research suggests that artificial colors may contribute to the development or exacerbation of ADHD symptoms in some individuals.
breakthrough pain
The recommended prednisone dose for children with asthma exacerbation is typically 1-2 mg/kg per day for 3-5 days.
Not being of the medical communmity, this first answer will be from the viewpoint of a layman, and will be best answered with a example. Imagine a wound which is beginning to skin over, but has not yet formed a hard scab. If one scrapes or removes that seal forming pre scab material, then that action is called exacerbation. In non medical use, the term exacerbation means to do something which irratates or makes a situation worse.