Inadequate relief

What does "Inadequate relief" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Inadequate relief" in the context of medicine refers to a situation where a treatment or medication does not fully alleviate the symptoms or pain a patient is experiencing. This could be due to the treatment not being strong enough, not lasting long enough, or simply not being effective for that particular individual. It means that while some improvement might be noticed, the patient is still suffering or uncomfortable to some degree.

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