Which symptom is described as profuse, soaking, cold sweats, night sweats?

• A. Diaphoresis
• B. Fever
• C. Discharge
• D. Appetite Change

Answer: (A)

Excessive sweating that soaks clothing and can be cold, including sweats at night, is known as diaphoresis. This term specifically describes profuse sweating driven by the body's sympathetic response. It’s distinct from fever, which is an elevated body temperature, and from other non-sweat symptoms like discharge or appetite changes. So the described profuse, soaking, cold sweats and night sweats point to diaphoresis.