Vegetative_symptoms
Vegetative symptoms are disturbances of a person's functions necessary to maintain life (vegetative functions). These disturbances are most commonly seen in mood disorders, and are part of the diagnostic criteria for depression, but also appear in other conditions.[1]
Vegetative symptoms in a patient with typical depression include:[2]
- Weight loss and loss of appetite
- Insomnia
- Fatigue and low energy
- Inattention