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symptoms are reported by the patient and usually are not visible/noticeable (pain, nausea, dizziness), signs are visible to the doctor/other (abrasion, lesion, wheezing, cough, etc...)
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What disease causes excessive thirst or urination?
Putting aside normal thirst from lack of drinking, extreme thirst can be a symptom of diabetes.
What causes many old men to shuffle and scuff their toes?
Parkinson's disease strikes men alot more than women and shuffling is a symptom of the disease as it progresses. I have PD but haven't reached the shuffling stage yet.
What is an acute stroke?
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What is the purpose of osteopathy?
Osteopathy shares many of the same goals as traditional medicine, but places greater emphasis on the relationship between the organs and the musculoskeletal system as well as on treating the whole individual rather than just the disease.
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Multivalvular heart disease refers to a condition involving more than one of the heart valves.
What is menorrhagia a symptom of?
menorrhagia is actually a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disease itself.
Is nausea a symptom of disease rather than a sign?
yes, symptoms are something the patient has to tell the doctor while a sign is something the doctor can see or measure (such as blood pressure, or temp.)
Do doctors diagnose swollen lymph nodes as an infectious disease?
Swollen lymph nodes would be a symptom of a disease rather than the disease itself.
Is Edema its own disease?
Edema is a sign of an underlying problem, rather than a disease unto itself
Is tinnitus a sign and symptom of Meniere's Disease?
Tinnitus occurs in many disease states and circumstances, Meniere's Disease being only one of them. Less than 1% of all tinnitus occurs in Meniere's Disease.
What research has been done on fever?
A recent study showed that most parents have misconceptions about fever and view it as a disease rather than a symptom.
Is insomnia a disease?
No, its more of a psychological issue than a disease. It could be a symptom of a communicable disease, but in itself it is not contagious.
Is Insomnia a communicable disease?
No, its more of a psychological issue than a disease. It could be a symptom of a communicable disease, but in itself it is not contagious.
Are head rushes a sign of pregnancy?
If this is your only symptom than I doubt it.
What cause footdrop?
Foot drop is a symptom of an underlying problem, rather than a disease itself. It can be temporary or permanent. Causes of foot drop include:nerve injurybrain or spinal disordersmuscle disorders
Is typhoid fever and typhoid the same thing?
Typhoid is a disease..... whereas , typhoid fever is the symptom of the disease .
What general disease symptom kills more people in the world than any other?
Diarrhea
