Symptomatically

What does "Symptomatically" 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

"Symptomatically" refers to a way of identifying or treating a disease based on the signs or symptoms that a person is experiencing. For example, if someone has a fever, cough, and body aches, they might be treated symptomatically for the flu. This means the treatment is focused on reducing these symptoms, rather than targeting the underlying cause of the disease. It's like treating the visible problems rather than the hidden source.

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