Collocations for complication - noun
1. problem
ADJ.
major | added, additional, further | undue, unnecessary | political
VERB + COMPLICATION
add, cause
The presence of an armed gang added a major complication.
The presence of an armed gang added a major complication.
avoid
We always try to avoid any unnecessary complications.
We always try to avoid any unnecessary complications.
COMPLICATION + VERB
arise, occur
Further complications arose when the newspapers published an interview with the prisoner''s family.
Further complications arose when the newspapers published an interview with the prisoner''s family.
2. medical
ADJ.
acute, dangerous, serious, severe | chronic, long-term | minor | common | rare | local | potential | birth, diabetic, medical, post-operative
VERB + COMPLICATION
develop, have, suffer
She developed complications two weeks after the treatment.
She developed complications two weeks after the treatment.
die from/of | avoid, prevent
COMPLICATION + VERB
develop, occur, arise
Complications develop if the drug is not used properly.
Complications develop if the drug is not used properly.
result from sth
PHRASES
a risk of complications
The treatment carries a high risk of complications.
The treatment carries a high risk of complications.
PREP.
~ with
complications with her pregnancy.
complications with her pregnancy.