symptomatic treatment

Symptomatic treatment focuses on relieving the symptoms or signs of a disease rather than curing its underlying cause. For example, cold medications may reduce a runny nose, cough, or fever without eliminating the virus itself. This approach helps improve comfort and functioning while the body fights the illness or until additional treatment options are available. It’s commonly used for conditions where the main goal is to manage discomfort or symptoms, allowing patients to recover more comfortably without directly addressing the root cause of the problem.