what is the basic difference between symptoms and signs?
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Signs and symptoms are abnormalities that can indicate a potential medical condition. Whereas a symptom is subjective, that is, apparent only to the patient (for example back pain or fatigue), a sign is any objective evidence of a disease that can be observed by others (for example a skin rash or lump).
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The symptoms of flu can include fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue (tiredness). Cold symptoms are usually milder than the symptoms of flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose.
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Both words and signs are created by combining the basic units of language. ... Of course, there are big differences in how spoken and signed languages are expressed. In English, for example, the past is described by adding “-ed” to the end of a verb. In ASL, the past is shown by changing the way a sign is made.
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There can be confusion between syndromes, symptoms, and diseases. A disease usually has a defining cause, distinguishing symptoms and treatments. A syndrome, on the other hand, is a group of symptoms that might not always have a definite cause.
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Share on Pinterest A sign is the effect of a health problem that can be observed by someone else. A symptom is an effect noticed and experienced only by the person who has the condition. The key difference between signs and symptoms is who observes the effect.
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However, less obvious breaks in normal function, such as stomachache, lower back pain, and fatigue, are symptoms and can only be recognized by the person experiencing them. Symptoms are subjective, meaning that other people only know about them if informed by the individual with the condition.
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Contact your healthcare provider if: Your signs or symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse during treatment. Your signs or symptoms return after treatment.
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Positive and negative symptoms are medical terms for two groups of symptoms in schizophrenia. Positive symptoms add. Positive symptoms include hallucinations (sensations that aren't real), delusions (beliefs that can't be real), and repetitive movements that are hard to control. Negative symptoms take away.
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Less common symptoms you may experience – which will also pass – include: cold symptoms such as coughing, sore throat and sneezing constipation dizziness or light-headedness mouth ulcers. As time passes, you will find these symptoms grow weaker, and you will think about smoking less.
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The signs symptoms of brain tumors depend on their size, type, and location. The most common signs symptoms include headaches; numbness or tingling in the arms or legs; seizures; memory problems; mood and personality changes; balance and walking problems; nausea and vomiting; or changes in speech, vision, or hearing.
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Disease: A particular distinctive process in the body with a specific cause and characteristic symptoms. Disorder: Irregularity, disturbance, or interruption of normal functions. Syndrome: A number of symptoms occurring together and characterizing a specific disease.
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Signs and symptoms of nervous system disorders Persistent or sudden onset of a headache. A headache that changes or is different. Loss of feeling or tingling. Weakness or loss of muscle strength.
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In addition to disease specific symptoms, people commonly complain of invisible symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and mood disorders. Pain and fatigue may become a frequent part of your day. Physical changes from a disease may affect your appearance. These changes can turn a positive self-image into a poor one.
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Symptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood coming out a nostril is a sign; it is apparent to the patient, physician, and others. Anxiety, low back pain, and fatigue are all symptoms; only the patient can perceive them.
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Signs of a physical change include: Expected color change. Change in size or shape. Change in state of matter.
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You may experience vague warning signs before the symptoms of psychosis begin. Warning signs can include depression, anxiety, feeling “different” or feeling like your thoughts have sped up or slowed down. There are two different kinds of psychosis symptoms: positive symptoms and negative symptoms.
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The difference is more in the effect or intention of the particular sign or wonder. A sign is a miracle that is contrary to the natural order of things and is seen as something only God could do. A wonder is something very remarkable, but the word can be used with non-religious meanings.