How do you Differentiate between Signs and Symptoms

How do you differentiate between signs and symptoms?

How do you convert a sign into a symptom and vice versa?

Differentiating between signs and symptoms –

A. Sign: objective evidence of an injury, illness or disease. It can be seen, heard, palpated or measured.

1. Examples: high blood pressure, rapid pulse, swollen joint, open wound, high temperature, deformed muscle, bruise, nodule, abnormal EKG, low blood sugar level

B. Symptom: subjective experience of an injury, illness or disease. It is a feeling or sensation that is unique to each individual and his/her situation.

1. Examples: pain, dizziness, pins and needles, fatigue, pressure, nausea, chills, shivering, itchiness, vertigo, anxiety