Significance of General symptoms
General symptoms encompass a range of indicators across various medical traditions, including Ayurveda and Science. They signify common signs related to bodily dysfunctions, such as dryness, giddiness, and burning sensations affecting dipsosis, as well as symptoms of insomnia, fatigue, and irritation related to hypertension. Additionally, general symptoms can reflect serious conditions like insanity and specific ailments such as ulcers and edema. Recognizing these symptoms is crucial for diagnosing underlying health issues and guiding appropriate interventions.
Synonyms: Common signs, Typical symptoms
In Dutch: Algemene symptomen; In Finnish: Yleisiä oireita; In Spanish: SÃntomas generales; In German: Allgemeine Symptome
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Hindu concept of 'General symptoms'
In Hinduism, "General symptoms" encompass various physical and mental manifestations, including edema characteristics, signs of bodily distress, insanity indicators, worm infestations, and dysfunctions, reflecting a holistic view of health and illness.
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Broad indicators that manifest as a result of provoked Vata, including pain, stiffness, and other discomforts throughout the body.[1] (2) A collection of symptoms common to all varieties of dipsosis, which include dryness in various parts of the body, giddiness, and burning sensations.[2] (3) Common characteristics observed in edema, including heaviness, swelling, and discoloration of the skin.[3] (4) The typical indicators of insanity, including confusion of intellect and incoherence of speech.[4] (5) Common indications of dysfunction in the body-channels.[5]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra
(1) Common manifestations of worm infestations in the body, including fever, aversion to food, and diarrhea.[6] (2) Common signs experienced by individuals infested with worms, encompassing fever, fatigue, and aversion to food.[7]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 5: Kalpasthana
(1) Common signs of rat-poisoning such as blood vitiation, appearance of Granthi (nodes), swelling, and fever.[8]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) Common characteristics that are exhibited by all forms of ulcers, with pain being a primary example.[9]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) Common signs of gulma, including aversions to food and difficulties in bodily functions.[10] (2) Common signs indicating insanity, including bewilderment, unsteadiness of mind, agitated eye appearance, impatience, incoherent speech, and vacantness of heart.[11]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Commonly observed signs accompanying perforation of bodily Marmas, including serious conditions like vertigo and prostration.[12] (2) Common manifestations of the disease Madatyayam, including intoxication and pain which affect the heart and other parts of the body.[13]