Symptomatic

Symptomatic refers to a state of having symptoms of a disease or disorder. This term is often used in the medical field to describe a patient's condition. A patient is said to be symptomatic when they are showing signs or symptoms of a particular illness or condition.

Definition

The term symptomatic is derived from the word symptom, which is a physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient. In the medical field, symptomatic is used to describe a patient who is showing signs or symptoms of a particular illness or condition.

Symptomatic vs Asymptomatic

While symptomatic refers to the presence of symptoms, the term asymptomatic refers to the absence of symptoms. An asymptomatic person may still have a disease or condition, but they do not show any signs or symptoms. This is often the case with conditions such as hypertension or diabetes, where the patient may not feel unwell despite having the condition.

Symptomatic Treatment

Symptomatic treatment is a form of treatment that aims to alleviate the symptoms of a disease or condition rather than addressing the underlying cause. This type of treatment is often used for conditions where the cause is unknown or cannot be treated, such as the common cold or chronic pain conditions.

See Also

• Symptom
• Asymptomatic
• Symptomatic treatment

References

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