Significance of Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms are the observable or reported indicators of a health condition. They are used in diagnosis, assessment, and treatment evaluation across various medical contexts. These manifestations can be physical, subjective, or behavioral and are crucial for understanding the progression of a disease or illness. Their presence or absence helps guide treatment decisions and monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
Synonyms: Evidence
In Dutch: Tekenen en symptomen; In Finnish: Merkkejä ja oireita; In Spanish: Signos y síntomas
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Hindu concept of 'Signs and symptoms'
In Hinduism, "Signs and symptoms" represent the observable and subjective indicators of a disease. They encompass both what is seen and felt by the patient, serving as crucial diagnostic and assessment tools for Ayurvedic practitioners, aiding in treatment evaluation and understanding the impact of interventions.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Signs and symptoms exhibited by one consuming Matravat Ahara include the absence of undue stomach pressure, proper heart function, no chest heaviness, and feeling comfort during various physical activities like sitting or walking.[1] (2) It is what is used to diagnose Amavata vis a vis Rheumatoid Arthritis and subjects of all gender, aged between 18 to 60 years with these were selected for the study.[2] (3) These include a swelling in the lid margin, lodging of organisms in the junction of the eyelids and eyelashes to produce severe itching in the lids.[3] (4) These are characteristics used to correlate Charmakeela to warts according to modern science.[4] (5) These are the observable and reported indicators of the patient's condition, including foreign body sensation, redness, and watering of the eyes, which improved with treatment.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) These were recorded as per the proforma designed for the study before and after treatment.[6] (2) These include fever, breathlessness, and cough, and were relieved within 5-6 days of treatment for symptomatic patients.[7] (3) Lakshan, that have all been discussed in Ayurveda regarding alcoholism, along with its distinctive Samprapti and particular treatment.[8] (4) These include Pitika and Sa-ruja, among others, as described by Acharya Vagbhata.[9] (5) A parameter assessed to determine the effect of treatment, in relation to the patients' conditions.[10]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) These of fatal prognosis in the subject of complexion and voice must be known thoroughly well, so one will not be confused in the art of prognosis.[11] (2) The observable indicators and subjective experiences that characterize a disease.[12] (3) Clinical indicators used by physicians to assess the course and treatment of diseases, helping to predict outcomes.[13] (4) Indicators related to successful smoking, providing insight into the effects and experiences associated with the practice.[14]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) This is used to describe the observed or reported indications of a disease, which is discussed in the context of the patient's condition and treatment response.[15] (2) The problem is that the signs and symptoms are difficult to identify, and the alarming signs and symptoms are usually recognized at later stages, when metastasis has already begun, and the survival rate has dropped to 10 – 15 percent.[16] (3) These are the observable or experienced effects of exposure to a substance, such as those caused by Jayapala poisoning, and they are important for diagnosis and treatment.[17] (4) These are the observable and subjective indications of a health condition, and the study assesses the impact of the treatment on these manifestations.[18] (5) This describes the observable and experienced indicators of Plihodara and Yakrutodara, including weakness, loss of appetite, and abdominal discomfort.[19]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Observable effects or practices that indicate the presence and type of abdominal disease in a patient.[20] (2) The observable indicators used by physicians to assess and diagnose diseases.[21] (3) The indicators observed during a patient's ailment that help in diagnosing the type and severity of the disease.[22] (4) Clinical indicators of rheumatic conditions, including manifestations in joints and associated discomfort when Vata and blood are provoked.[23] (5) Observable indicators of ailments associated with the gastrointestinal tract, including pain, nausea, and abnormal stool characteristics.[24]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The physical indications of affection and love that Parvata observes between Damayanti and Narada, prompting his inquiry.[25]
The concept of Signs and symptoms in scientific sources
Signs and symptoms encompass observable indicators and patient-reported experiences that help diagnose and assess medical conditions. These include physical manifestations like bleeding, skin lesions, and swelling, along with subjective experiences such as pain, fatigue, and altered sensations. They aid in understanding disease severity and guide treatment.
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) Signs and symptoms of pubic symphysis problems typically appear around the 30th week of pregnancy, intensifying between 34-36 weeks, and can include pain and stiffness.[26] (2) These are the indicators of a concussion that all players, coaches, and parents should be trained to recognize, so they can take appropriate action to ensure proper treatment.[27] (3) These are relevant in assessing progress, which are discussed under three headings, and they are used to guide treatment and avoid danger, especially at the spine.[28]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Signs and symptoms of developing an ulcer are the observable indications, such as changes in foot temperature, redness, or bleeding, that patients need to recognize to prevent severe ulceration.[29] (2) These are the observable or felt indications of a medical condition, and they can be studied to differentiate between different types of infections or illnesses.[30] (3) Signs and symptoms like fever, chills, and body ache were recorded for the study participants.[31]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Practitioners should have a high index of suspicion of complications in athletes presenting with persistent muscle pain, weakness and myoglobinurea when considering the signs and symptoms.[32] (2) These are the observable indications and subjective experiences that indicate a medical condition or disease, and are crucial for diagnosis and management.[33] (3) This describes the indicators of the condition, and how these can vary in nature, ranging from daily to intermittent occurrences.[34]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Indicators of gout that are often acute and can vary in intensity, typically manifesting suddenly as gout attacks.[35] (2) Manifestations of dengue infection, such as chills and headache, which the respondents had considerable good knowledge about.[36] (3) These are the indications of a disease or condition, which vary in hEDS and determine the course of treatment.[37]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Signs and symptoms of hypertension mentioned include headache, dizziness, and weakness, although these often appear when the condition is advanced.[38] (2) Signs and symptoms of malaria are important for early diagnosis, and the study revealed that the knowledge of malaria signs and symptoms was inadequate and required attention, highlighting the need to educate the community on the signs and symptoms.[39] (3) This refers to the indications of a disease, which people need to know to seek help.[40]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Observable indicators of a disease, forming a key component of the knowledge assessed about COVID-19.[41] (2) The signs and symptoms of AHTR involve indicators like experiencing back pain or experiencing issues with kidney function, which are points of inquiry within the evaluation tool.[42] (3) Signs and symptoms of H. pylori infection were assessed through specific knowledge items, focusing on manifestations like burning pain in the upper abdomen and nausea, which are frequently reported indicators of the condition.[43]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) These are the indicators of a disease, such as fever and cough, and the nurses' knowledge of these is assessed as part of understanding their awareness of the disease.[44] (2) Signs and symptoms are indicators of a disease, and the tool asks about familiarity with the signs and symptoms.[45]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Observable indicators and subjective feelings associated with a disease, such as those present at the initial diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.[46] (2) Participants' awareness of the signs and symptoms of dementia was assessed in the study.[47]