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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