The management and care of a person for the purpose of combating disease or disability.
Actions taken to look after sick or injured people or to cure disease.
A particular way of looking after a sick or injured person or trying to cure a disease.
A term which, when used in “treatment of the patient,” means any or all elements of the care of the patient for the correction or relief of the patient’s problem. When used in a phrase such as “antibiotic treatment,” the term means a specific method or technique. Also called therapy, and sometimes designated with the shorthand notation “Rx.”
Act of caring for a patient such as by medication or other therapy.
Treatment of adenomas may require surgical removal in combination with hormonal therapy to reestablish the proper balance of hormones in the body. Adenomas that do not cause symptoms may not need surgery immediately and may be monitored by your doctor.
A course of medical or surgical care. A physician designs a treatment plan for a person to cure or improve his or her condition. Types of care may include drug therapy, psychotherapy or counseling, surgery, or rehabilitation. Even when a medical problem cannot be reversed, it may be ameliorated by treatments to relieve pain and distress. In other cases, treatment consists of preventive or prophylactic measures to prevent a disease, disorder, or injury.
Medical, surgical, dental, or psychiatric management of a patient.
An action carried out to avert, treat, or alleviate a disease, disorder, or its associated symptoms.