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General Symptoms
Non-specific symptoms that can occur with any patient presentation, indicating a need for follow-up.
SWEAT-M
An acronym representing key general symptoms: Sleep, Weight-change, Energy, Appetite, Temperature, Mood.
Acute Condition
A medical condition that has a sudden onset.
Chronic Condition
A long-developing and often longstanding medical condition.
Energy
The capacity to do work, often assessed in patients to evaluate their overall health.
Fatigue
A feeling of tiredness or lack of energy that may be related to several medical conditions.
Mood
The overall emotional state of a patient, which can impact their health.
Appetite
The natural desire to eat food, which can be affected by various health issues.
Weight Change
Alterations in a patient’s body weight which can indicate underlying health problems.
Sleep
A state of rest that can be impacted by various physical and psychological factors.
Fever
An elevated body temperature, often indicating infection or inflammation.
Inflammatory Response
A biological reaction to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, resulting in fever and other symptoms.
Hyperthyroidism
A condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive, leading to symptoms such as excessive sweating.
Night Sweats
Episodes of excessive sweating during sleep, which can be indicative of various medical conditions.
Rigor
Uncontrollable muscular shivering caused by rapid temperature rise, often accompanied by chills.
What are general symptoms?
Non-specific symptoms that can occur with any patient presentation, indicating a need for follow-up.
What does SWEAT-M stand for?
An acronym representing key general symptoms: Sleep, Weight-change, Energy, Appetite, Temperature, Mood.
What characterizes an acute condition?
A medical condition that has a sudden onset.
What is a chronic condition?
A long-developing and often longstanding medical condition.
How is energy assessed in patients?
As the capacity to do work, often to evaluate overall health.
What is fatigue?
A feeling of tiredness or lack of energy that may be related to several medical conditions.
Why is mood important in health assessment?
The overall emotional state can impact a patient’s health.
What affects appetite?
The natural desire to eat food, which can be influenced by various health issues.
What does weight change indicate?
Alterations in body weight that can signal underlying health problems.
What is fever indicative of?
An elevated body temperature, often indicating infection or inflammation.
