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Identify the signs and symptoms.

swelling
cramps
pain
soreness
hypertension
dizziness

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Answer:

SIGNS: Swelling, Hypertension

SYMPTOMS: Cramps, pain, soreness, dizziness

Step-by-step explanation:

Sign is a subjective evidence of disease whereas symptom is defined as an objective evidence of disease.

Symptom is usually what the patient describes to the health care provider. It is a phenomenon that is experienced by the patient.

Sign is a phenomenon that can be detected by health care provider. It is usually detected by the health care provider on physical examination of the patient.

  • Swelling is an abnormal enlargement of body part or an organ. It can be examined by the health care provider on physical examination and is therefore a sign.
  • Cramp is a sudden involuntary movement of muscles. It causes pain. It can only be perceived by the patient and is therefore a symptom.
  • Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensation localized to a body part. It can only be perceived by the diseased person and is therefore a symptom.
  • Soreness is defined as sensation of pain e.g. muscle soreness. It is perceived by patient and is a symptom.
  • Hypertension is another term for elevated blood pressure. Blood pressure can be measured by sphygmomanometer. It is recorded by the health care provider and is therefore a sign.
  • The term dizziness is used to describe a range of sensations such as feeling faint, unsteady and weak. It is a symptom.
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