Symptom

🧩 Types of Symptoms:

1. Physical Symptoms
   These are visible or measurable signs, such as:

   • Fever (high body temperature)

   • Sweating

   • Rapid heartbeat

   • Skin color changes

2. Subjective Symptoms
   These are symptoms that the patient feels but cannot be directly observed or measured:

   • Pain

   • Fatigue

   • Dizziness

   • Shortness of breath

📚 Types of Symptoms:

🏥 Real-Life Examples:

Based on the patient's complaints, the doctor gives a diagnosis:
"You have pain, dizziness, and high fever. These are symptoms of likely influenza or a viral infection."

In another case:
"You have lower abdominal pain and frequent urination. These may be symptoms of a urinary tract infection."

❗ Why are Symptoms Important?

• Aid in Diagnosis: Symptoms provide vital information for the doctor to diagnose the condition.

• Help Choose Treatment: Symptoms guide the physician in selecting the appropriate treatment.

• Monitor Disease Progress: Symptoms help track how the illness is progressing and how the patient responds to treatment.

• Evaluate the Patient's Condition: Symptoms give an idea of how severe the health issue is.

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