paggamot

Paggamot refers to the actions, interventions, or strategies aimed at healing, alleviating, or managing a health condition, injury, or illness. It encompasses medical care, rehabilitation, and supportive services designed to reduce symptoms, maintain or restore health, or slow the progression of disease. The term derives from the root gamot, meaning cure or medicine, with the prefix pag- indicating an act or process.

Paggamot is not limited to chemical medicines; it covers a range of approaches and interventions. These include medical treatments such as pharmacotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy; rehabilitative therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy; and mental health interventions such as psychotherapy, counseling, and crisis intervention. It also includes palliative care and symptom management to improve quality of life when a cure is not possible. Social support, case management, and community health programs may also form part of a comprehensive treatment strategy. Traditional or alternative modalities may be used alongside conventional medicine in some settings, with attention to safety and evidence.

The scope of paggamot varies by condition and context. Clinically, it can be curative, aiming to resolve illness, or palliative, aiming to relieve symptoms and improve well-being. It emphasizes patient-centered care, informed consent, ethical considerations, accessibility, and affordability. In broader usage, paggamot can also refer to the handling or management of problems beyond physical health, reflecting the idea of addressing challenges through structured interventions.