haigusnähted

Haigusnähted is an Estonian term that refers to the clinical manifestations of a disease, encompassing both subjective symptoms reported by the patient and objective signs observed by clinicians. The term is used to describe how a disease presents itself in a person, rather than a specific diagnosis.

Symptoms are experiences reported by the patient, such as pain, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, or malaise. Signs are observable indicators detected by the clinician during examination, such as fever, rash, swelling, abnormal heart or lung sounds, or laboratory abnormalities. Haigusnähted therefore include the full spectrum of how a condition appears in practice.

In medical work, haigusnähted are collected through patient history, description of onset and progression, and systematic physical examination. They help guide differential diagnosis, determine the urgency of care, and monitor response to treatment. Symptoms and signs are often organized by body system, for example respiratory (cough, shortness of breath), gastrointestinal (nausea, vomiting), neurological (headache, dizziness), or integumentary (rash, swelling).

Limitations exist: haigusnähted are frequently subjective and can vary between individuals due to age, cognition, cultural factors, or comorbidities. Some conditions may present with nonspecific symptoms, while others may be asymptomatic despite disease. Accurate documentation of onset, duration, intensity, and progression is essential for proper assessment and decision-making.

In summary, haigusnähted describe how diseases present in patients, serving as a foundation for diagnosis, triage, and treatment monitoring, while not constituting a diagnosis on their own.