Symptom library

50 entries, each with a plain-language explanation, the usual causes, red flags to watch for, and every treatment approach we could find.

Digestive

Abdominal pain

Pain anywhere between the ribs and the pelvis, ranging from cramping to sharp.

Heart & circulation

Aching, heavy legs

Heaviness, aching and throbbing in the legs, often with visible veins and worse after standing.

Skin & hair

Acne and breakouts

Spots, blackheads and inflamed lesions, usually on the face, chest or back.

Metabolic

Alcohol Overindulgence and Hangover

Physical and mental distress following alcohol consumption, characterised by dehydration, headache, nausea, and fatigue.

Mind & mood

Anxiety and worry

Persistent apprehension with physical symptoms like a racing heart, tight chest and restlessness.

Digestive

Bloating and gas

Abdominal fullness, visible distension and trapped wind.

Head & nerves

Brain fog

Difficulty concentrating, word-finding problems and a sense of mental slowness.

Mind & mood

Burnout and exhaustion

Emotional depletion, cynicism and reduced effectiveness caused by chronic unmanaged demands.

Heart & circulation

Cold hands and feet

Persistently cold extremities, sometimes with colour changes from white to blue to red.

Digestive

Constipation

Infrequent, hard or difficult-to-pass stools.

Breathing & airways

Cough

A reflex clearing of the airways, either dry and tickly or productive with phlegm.

Digestive

Diarrhoea

Loose or watery stools occurring more frequently than normal.

Head & nerves

Dizziness and lightheadedness

Feeling faint, unsteady, or as though the room is spinning.

Eyes

Dry, tired eyes

Grittiness, burning, watering or fatigue in the eyes, often after screen work.

Skin & hair

Eczema and itchy skin

Dry, itchy, inflamed patches of skin that can weep, crack or thicken over time.

Skin & hair

Hair thinning and loss

Increased shedding, thinning, or patches of hair loss.

General

Hangover

Headache, nausea, fatigue and sensitivity after drinking alcohol.

Head & nerves

Headache

Pain anywhere in the head, from a dull band of pressure to a one-sided throb.

Heart & circulation

Heart palpitations

Awareness of your heartbeat — racing, pounding, fluttering or skipping.

Digestive

Heartburn and acid reflux

Burning behind the breastbone, often with an acid or bitter taste rising into the throat.

Hormonal & reproductive

Hot flushes

Sudden waves of heat through the face, neck and chest, often with sweating and flushing.

Skin & hair

Itchy scalp and dandruff

Flaking, itching and irritation of the scalp.

Muscles & joints

Jaw pain and clenching

Aching in the jaw, clicking, or morning tightness from grinding and clenching.

Muscles & joints

Joint pain

Aching, stiffness or swelling in one or more joints.

Digestive

Loss of appetite

Reduced desire to eat, sometimes with early fullness after small amounts.

Hormonal & reproductive

Low libido

Reduced sexual desire that is distressing to you or your relationship.

Mind & mood

Low mood

Persistent flatness, loss of interest and reduced motivation lasting weeks rather than days.

Muscles & joints

Lower back pain

Aching, stiffness or sharp pain in the lower back, often worse with certain positions.

Head & nerves

Migraine attacks

Recurrent, often one-sided throbbing headache with nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.

Digestive

Mouth ulcers

Painful round sores inside the mouth that make eating and talking uncomfortable.

Muscles & joints

Muscle cramps

Sudden, involuntary, painful muscle contractions, often in the calf at night.

Breathing & airways

Nasal congestion

A blocked or stuffy nose that makes breathing through the nose difficult.

Digestive

Nausea

The queasy urge to vomit, with or without actually being sick.

Muscles & joints

Neck pain and stiffness

Tightness, ache or restricted movement in the neck and upper shoulders.

General

Night sweats

Drenching sweats during sleep that soak nightclothes or bedding.

Hormonal & reproductive

Period pain

Cramping lower abdominal pain before and during menstruation, sometimes with back and thigh ache.

General

Persistent fatigue

Exhaustion that rest does not fix and that is out of proportion to your activity.

Head & nerves

Restless legs

An irresistible urge to move the legs, worse in the evening and relieved by movement.

Immune & allergy

Seasonal allergy symptoms

Sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose and congestion triggered by pollen, dust or animals.

Breathing & airways

Shortness of breath

Feeling unable to get enough air, or having to work harder to breathe.

Muscles & joints

Shoulder pain

Pain, weakness or restricted movement in the shoulder joint.

Breathing & airways

Sinus pressure and pain

Facial pressure, blocked nose and headache concentrated around the cheeks, eyes or forehead.

Sleep

Snoring

Noisy breathing during sleep caused by vibration of relaxed airway tissues.

Breathing & airways

Sore throat

Pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat, usually worse when swallowing.

Digestive

Suspected food intolerance

Recurring digestive or systemic symptoms that seem to follow certain foods.

Heart & circulation

Swollen ankles and legs

Puffiness in the feet, ankles or lower legs, often worse by the end of the day.

Ears

Tinnitus

Ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears with no external sound source.

Sleep

Trouble sleeping

Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking unrefreshed despite adequate opportunity.

Metabolic

Unintended weight gain

Gradual weight increase not explained by obvious changes in eating or activity.

Urinary

Urinary discomfort

Burning on passing urine, urgency, and needing to go frequently.

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