Systematic Enquiry

Question 1

General symptoms

Answer 1

Change in appetite (loss or gain).
Fever.
Lethargy.
Malaise.

Question 2

Respiratory symptoms

Answer 2

Cough.
Sputum.
Haemoptysis.
Shortness of breath.
Wheeze.
Chest pain.

Question 3

Cardiovascular symptoms

Answer 3

Shortness of breath on exertion.
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea.
Chest pain.
Palpitations.
Ankle swelling.
Orthopnoea.
Claudication.

Question 4

Gastrointestinal symptoms

Answer 4

Weight loss or gain.
Abdominal pain.
Indigestion.
Dysphagia.
Odynophagia.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Change in bowel habit, diarrhoea, constipation.
PR blood loss.

Question 5

Genitourinary symptoms

Answer 5

Urinary frequency.
Polyuria. 
Dysuria.
Haematuria.
Nocturia.

Question 6

Neurological symptoms

Answer 6

Headaches. 
Dizziness.
Tingling.
Weakness. 
Tremor. 
Fits, faints, 'funny turns'.
Black-outs. 
Sphincter disturbance.

Question 7

Endocrine symptoms

Answer 7

Heat or cold intolerance.
Neck swelling (thyroid).
Menstrual disturbance.
Erectile dysfunction.
Increased thirst.
Sweating, flushing.
Hirsutism. 
Muscle weakness.

Question 8

Locomotor symptoms

Answer 8

Aches, pains.
Stiffness.
Swelling.

Question 9

Skin symptoms

Answer 9

Lumps/bumps.
Ulcers.
Rashes.
Other lesions (e.g. skin colour or texture change).
Itch.