Definitions for "Prodrome"
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A forerunner; a precursor.
A premonitory symptom; a symptom or sensation experienced by a person which presages the onset of a disease or abnormal physiological event; as, the prodrome of an epileptic seizure.
The period prior to a viral outbreak in an individual when live viruses are shed from the affected areas. The person is highly infectious at this time, though asymptomatic.
The early stage of a herpes outbreak - before sores appear. During the prodome, there can be symptoms such as itching, burning or tingling in the area where sores usually appear. There may also be symptoms such as headache, fatigue and muscle aches.
An early warning symptom of illness. (i.e., prodrome for a genital herpes outbreak often involves an aching, burning, itching, or tingling sensation in the genital area, buttocks, or legs).
Symptoms, like burning, tingling or itching, experienced before a full-blown outbreak of herpes. Not everyone gets or can recognize a prodrome before an outbreak.
an early symptom that a disease is developing or that an attack is about to occur
The period of time preceding a migraine headache during which a person may feel irritable, out of sorts, moody, unusually sensitive to light or noise, and may notice some fluid retention. This may go on for one or two days or just a few hours before the actual headache begins.
Early symptom indicating onset of disease.
A symptom that precedes the onset of a disease.
A period of change in behaviour and low-grade symptoms experienced before an episode of psychosis.
Early signs of a herpes outbreak, where a person experiences symptoms, like burning, tingling or itching in or around the affected area. Other signs may include headache, fatigue, and muscle aches. Not everyone gets or can recognize a prodrome before an outbreak.
This can begin up to 2 days before a migraine and is a sign that a migraine may be about to happen. During this time you may want to eat certain foods, feel depressed, tired or need to go to the toilet more often. Some people feel very lively and excited just before a migraine.
a set of symptoms or signs (e.g., itching, tingling, pain) that indicate the onset of a disease (e.g., a herpes simplex outbreak).
For several days or hours, an epileptic may feel vague anxiety or discomfort which is usually similar to past episodes to indicate an impending seizure. This period is called the prodrome. The prodrome is not thought to result from increased electrical activity in the brain, but its precise cause is unknown.
a premonitory symptom or precursor; a symptom indicating the onset of a disease
The period (hours to days) before a seizure. Extra AEDs given during this period might help reduce the severity of the seizure or eliminate it.
The first phase of a psychotic episode. The early warning signs are vague and hardly noticeable. There may be changes in the way some people describe their feelings, thoughts and perceptions.
The first stage of a migraine. Symptoms include
Warning symptoms that occur during the days immediately before a migraine; symptoms may include food cravings and mood swings.
A symptom that indicates the onset of a disease.
Symptoms marking the onset of an illness.
In medicine, a prodrome is an early symptom indicating the development of a disease, or indicating that a disease attack is imminent. For example fever, malaise, headache and anorexia (lack of desire to eat) are part of the prodrome for the mumps.