0
Symptoms are changes that you can tell the doctor or he can see like a headache or a rash. The patient notices it. No instruments are required.
Signs are measured using tests or instruments like Blood pressure or pulse. The patient does not notice it. Other signs might be electrolyte balance or glucose concentrations in the blood.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What term describes evidence of a disease?
Objective evidence of disease such as a fever is called a/an sign.
Is symptom similar to a sign?
Yes. A symptom is a sign that there is some underlying cause - usually unwelcome - as a result of which the symptom occurs.
Is raised bilirubin a sign or a symptom?
Raised bilirubin is a symptom
What are symptoms?
A symptom is a sign of something, usually not good.For instance, a fever, runny nose, and sore throat may be a symptom of the flu. A loud knock may be a symptom that your engine has problems. Growling and snarling may be a symptom that your dog has aggression issues.In medical terms, a symptom is a subjective indication of a disease or other physical condition.For example, itchy eyes, sneezing, and swollen lips are some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction.In medical terms, a symptom is a subjective indication of a disease or other physical condition.Something that shows up or hints that something is different.
What is a sympton?
A symptom is a clue or sign that you have a sickness or disease. For example a runny nose is a symptom for a cold.
Is a fever a sign or or a symptom?
A fever is a sign of an illness, since it can be measured objectively.
Is a fever a symptom or a sign?
A fever is a sign of an illness, since it can be measured objectively.
How do you use the word symptom in a sentence?
The doctor asked the man to describe the primary symptom. A symptom is not always a sign of chronic disease but could be an acute infection. My main symptom was dizziness.
What is 792.1 in medical terms?
792.1 is a diagnosis code indicating abnormal color or content of stool, including hidden blood in the stool. It is not a medical diagnosis, but a code indicating a sign or symptom.
Is low platelets a sign of leukemia?
No, low blood cell count is not a symptom of leukemia, it is a symptom of anemia.
Which of the followin is a sign and symptom of an open chest wound?
The first "sign" would probably be a hole with blood coming out of it. The first "symptom" would probably be the patient screaming in pain.
Are goose bumps a symptom of early pregnancy?
NO, they are a sign that you are cold.
