Significance of Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms encompass observable and subjective indicators crucial for medical diagnosis and prognosis, defined in both Ayurveda and science. These indicators include physical manifestations of diseases such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and gastrointestinal issues. They serve as vital tools for identifying various health conditions, guiding treatment options, and predicting patient outcomes. Both traditional and modern medical practices rely heavily on interpreting signs and symptoms to understand diseases and improve patient care.
Synonyms: Evidence
In Dutch: Tekenen en symptomen; In Finnish: Merkkejä ja oireita
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Hindu concept of 'Signs and symptoms'
In Hinduism, "Signs and symptoms" encompass observable indications and subjective experiences crucial for diagnosing medical conditions, reflecting variations in ailments across physical, mental, and emotional states, aiding prognosis and understanding patient health.
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Observable effects or practices that indicate the presence and type of abdominal disease in a patient.[1] (2) The observable indicators used by physicians to assess and diagnose diseases.[2] (3) The indicators observed during a patient's ailment that help in diagnosing the type and severity of the disease.[3] (4) Clinical indicators of rheumatic conditions, including manifestations in joints and associated discomfort when Vata and blood are provoked.[4] (5) Observable indicators of ailments associated with the gastrointestinal tract, including pain, nausea, and abnormal stool characteristics.[5]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) The observable indicators and subjective experiences that characterize a disease.[6] (2) Clinical indicators used by physicians to assess the course and treatment of diseases, helping to predict outcomes.[7] (3) Indicators related to successful smoking, providing insight into the effects and experiences associated with the practice.[8]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The physical indications of affection and love that Parvata observes between Damayanti and Narada, prompting his inquiry.[9]
The concept of Signs and symptoms in scientific sources
"Signs and symptoms" encompass observable indicators and subjective experiences reported by patients to assess conditions such as shukra kshaya and prameha, as well as clinical features in trachoma cases evaluated before and after treatment.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Signs and symptoms of Jalodara include abdominal distension, pain, swelling, and signs indicative of fluid accumulation.[10] (2) The various physical indicators of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome that manifest early in life, such as growth retardation, alopecia, and distinctive facial features.[11] (3) Various physical and mental indicators as described in the text that manifest as a result of stress.[12] (4) The observable characteristics of vitiligo, such as loss of skin color and potential changes in hair color, which vary in severity among patients.[13] (5) Indicators that healthcare professionals need to assess in patients receiving azithromycin to ensure safety and efficacy.[14]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) The specific indicators of Madonmada that help in identifying the disease as distinct from other conditions.[15] (2) Clinical features that indicate the condition of hepatitis A, including fever, fatigue, jaundice, and gastrointestinal discomfort.[16] (3) Indicators of health conditions related to low sodium levels, including dizziness, nausea, and muscle cramps.[17] (4) Visible and audible indications of a medical condition, such as pain and stiffness in the context of Manyastambha and Cervical Spondylosis.[18] (5) The observable indicators of a medical condition, essential for diagnosis and treatment planning in the context of Mutrakrichha.[19]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) The observable indicators and reported experiences of the patient, related to a specific health condition, such as those associated with Ardhavabhedaka.[20] (2) Clinical manifestations that indicate the presence of a disease or condition.[21] (3) Observable effects and feelings reported by patients that indicate the presence of disease.[22] (4) The physical indications (signs) and experiences (symptoms) reported by patients related to their diabetic wounds.[23] (5) The observable indicators and reported manifestations of a condition, specifically relating to Shvitra and vitiligo in this context.[24]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) Clinical indicators and manifestations of health conditions addressed by Somanathi Tamra Bhasma.[25] (2) The clinical manifestations associated with nodular episcleritis and Sirajpidaka, including localized redness, tenderness, and swelling.[26] (3) Clinical indicators and subjective experiences that signal the presence of a health condition.[27] (4) The specific physical and psychological manifestations of premenstrual syndrome, such as mood swings, fatigue, breast tenderness, and bloating.[28] (5) Observable indicators of disease that are analyzed in the context of plant characteristics in Ayurveda.[29]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) Clinical indicators used for diagnosing Karnasrava, which include ear discharge (Karnasrava) and conductive hearing loss (Badhirya).[30] (2) Manifestations observed in patients, including symptoms such as itching (Kandu), discoloration (Shyavata), and increased thickness of skin lesions.[31] (3) The specific indicators and experiences associated with Pistaka and Pinguecula, including symptoms such as watering in the eyes and foreign body sensation.[32] (4) The observable indicators of Vatarakta, which include pain, swelling, and stiffness in joints, evaluated during the clinical assessments.[33] (5) Manifestations of a disease; in this case, the various indicators observed in patients with Dadru, such as itching (Kandu) and redness (Vaivarnya).[34]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Clinical manifestations that may indicate heart failure, including dyspnoea, fatigue, and elevated jugular venous pressure.[35] (2) Signs and symptoms are clinical indicators of disease, which in this case include conditions that may be associated with neonatal sepsis.[36] (3) Indicators of oral cancer, such as abnormal tissue growth, non-healing wounds, white or red spots, reduced mouth opening, and continuous jaw pain.[37]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) Indicators that help assess if the Gandoosh procedure was conducted correctly or inadequately.[38]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) Observable effects indicating a potential toxicity, which were monitored during and after the administration of Balacaturbhadrika churna.[39]