Clinical features
Clinical features refer to the observable signs and symptoms associated with a medical condition or disease. These features are used by healthcare professionals to diagnose, assess, and manage a patient's condition. Clinical features are often categorized into two main groups:
Signs: Objective findings observed or measured by a healthcare professional during a clinical examination, such as swelling, redness, abnormal heart sounds, or fever.
Symptoms: Subjective experiences reported by the patient, such as pain, fatigue, nausea, or dizziness.
Clinical features are essential for developing a differential diagnosis and determining the most appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment plans. They can vary widely between diseases and may also differ based on patient factors such as age, gender, or comorbid conditions.
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