Symptom Library

Colicky Abdominal Pain

Waves of squeezing or gripping pain in the abdomen caused by muscle contractions in the digestive tract, uterus, or biliary system.

Stomach Pain / Belly Pain

Pain or discomfort anywhere between the chest and pelvis with causes ranging from gas and indigestion to appendicitis and kidney stones.

Ankle Pain and Swelling

Pain in and around the ankle joint, most commonly from sprains, tendinitis, or arthritis.

Worry / Nervousness / Anxiousness

A state of excessive worry, unease, or fear that can manifest as both mental tension and physical symptoms such as racing heart, sweating, and shortness of breath.

Low Back Pain / Lumbago

Pain in the lower, middle, or upper back that is one of the leading causes of disability and missed work globally.

Eructation / Burping

The expulsion of gas from the stomach through the mouth, usually from swallowed air, which may be excessive in GERD, functional dyspepsia, or aerophagia.

Abdominal Distension / Gas

A feeling of fullness, tightness, or visible swelling in the abdomen — usually caused by gas, diet, or GI dysfunction.

Hematuria

The presence of red blood cells in the urine, which may be visible (gross hematuria) or detected only on urinalysis (microscopic hematuria).

Visual Disturbance / Decreased Visual Acuity

A loss of sharpness in vision that makes objects appear out of focus — caused by refractive errors, eye disease, or systemic conditions like diabetes.

Cognitive Difficulty / Memory Problems

Difficulty thinking clearly, concentrating, remembering things, or processing information — commonly associated with sleep deprivation, mental health conditions, or chronic illness.

Onychoschizia / Nail Fragility

Nails that chip, crack, peel, or break easily — most commonly from dehydration and repeated wet-dry cycles, but may indicate nutritional deficiency or thyroid disease.

Chest Discomfort / Precordial Pain

Pain or discomfort in the chest that can range from musculoskeletal strain to a life-threatening cardiac emergency.

Thoracic Pressure / Constriction

A sensation of pressure, squeezing, or constriction in the chest that may indicate cardiac, pulmonary, or musculoskeletal conditions, or anxiety.

Cold Extremities

Persistent coldness or numbness of the hands and feet, ranging from benign temperature sensitivity to signs of poor circulation or thyroid disease.

Acute Confusion / Delirium

Sudden or gradual impairment in thinking, awareness, and orientation — ranging from mild disorientation to acute delirium.

Infrequent or Difficult Bowel Movements

Fewer than three bowel movements per week, hard stools, straining, or a feeling of incomplete evacuation.

Acute / Chronic Cough

A reflex that clears the airways of mucus, irritants, or foreign material — one of the most common reasons people seek medical care.

Seborrheic Dermatitis / Pityriasis Capitis

Flaking of the scalp skin caused by overgrowth of Malassezia yeast, sebaceous activity, and scalp inflammation — chronic but highly treatable.

Low Mood / Depressed Affect

Persistent sadness, loss of interest, and low energy that goes beyond normal sadness and significantly impairs daily life.

Loose or Watery Stools

Loose, watery bowel movements occurring more than three times per day — usually short-lived but potentially serious if prolonged or accompanied by dehydration.

Cognitive Impairment / Poor Focus

Trouble focusing attention, thinking clearly, or completing mental tasks — a common feature of many medical and psychiatric conditions.

Dysphagia

A sensation of food or liquid sticking, catching, or not passing normally from the mouth to the stomach.

Vertigo / Lightheadedness / Presyncope

A broad symptom covering sensations of spinning (vertigo), lightheadedness, or imbalance that can stem from inner ear, cardiovascular, or neurological causes.

Xerostomia

A persistent dryness in the mouth caused by reduced saliva production — a common side effect of medications and certain medical conditions.

Xerosis Cutis

Tight, flaky, or rough skin caused by loss of moisture from the outermost skin layer — often worsened by cold weather, harsh soaps, and aging.

Otalgia

Pain in or around the ear that may originate from the ear itself or be referred from the jaw, throat, or neck.

Ecchymosis / Contusion

Bruises that occur with minimal or no trauma, possibly indicating a bleeding disorder, medication effect, or nutritional deficiency.

Lateral / Medial Epicondylitis

Pain around the elbow joint, most often from tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) or golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) from overuse.

Pathological Crying / Emotional Lability

Crying more frequently or intensely than the situation warrants, associated with depression, hormonal changes, neurological conditions, or emotional dysregulation.

Polyphagia / Increased Appetite

Persistent increased appetite beyond normal caloric needs, which may indicate uncontrolled diabetes, hyperthyroidism, medication effects, or psychological conditions.

Hyperhidrosis / Diaphoresis

Sweating beyond what the body needs for temperature regulation — affecting the palms, underarms, feet, or entire body.

Polydipsia

Abnormally strong or persistent thirst that drinking does not adequately relieve — a hallmark symptom of diabetes and certain other conditions.

Ocular Discharge / Conjunctival Secretions

Mucus, pus, or crusting from the eye caused by conjunctivitis (viral, bacterial, or allergic), blepharitis, dry eye, or — rarely — more serious eye conditions.

Red Eye / Conjunctival Injection

Redness of the white of the eye caused by dilated or inflamed blood vessels — ranging from benign dry eyes to serious conditions requiring urgent care.

Facial Redness and Heat

Sudden redness and warmth of the face caused by increased blood flow, ranging from benign triggers like embarrassment to hormonal changes or rare conditions.

Syncope

A brief, sudden loss of consciousness caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, followed by spontaneous recovery.

Chronic Fatigue / Anergia

Persistent, overwhelming tiredness that is not relieved by rest and significantly impacts daily functioning.

Pyrexia / Elevated Body Temperature

A body temperature above 38°C (100.4°F) that is usually a sign the immune system is fighting an infection or inflammation.

Intestinal Gas / Excess Gas

Excess intestinal gas causing bloating, abdominal discomfort, and frequent passing of gas.

Pedal Pain / Metatarsalgia

Pain in the foot ranging from heel (plantar fasciitis) to ball of foot (metatarsalgia) to arch and toes, with causes including overuse, structural issues, and systemic diseases.

Urinary Frequency / Pollakiuria

Needing to urinate more often than usual — typically more than 8 times in 24 hours — which can reflect a UTI, diabetes, bladder dysfunction, or other conditions.

Alopecia

Thinning or loss of hair on the scalp or body that can be temporary or permanent depending on the underlying cause.

Cephalalgia

Pain or discomfort in the head or neck region, ranging from mild tension-type headaches to severe migraines.

Rapid / Irregular Heartbeat

An awareness of the heartbeat — described as fluttering, pounding, racing, or skipping — that may be harmless or a sign of an arrhythmia.

Acid Reflux / GERD

A burning sensation in the chest or throat caused by stomach acid backing up into the esophagus.

Singultus

Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm causing a sudden intake of air and the characteristic sound, usually brief and self-limiting.

Hip Joint and Pelvic Pain

Pain in or around the hip joint from arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, or referred pain from the lumbar spine.

Vasomotor Symptoms / Hot Flushes

Sudden episodes of intense heat, sweating, and flushing — most commonly associated with menopause, though other conditions and medications can also cause them.

Sleep-Onset / Sleep-Maintenance Insomnia

Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early — resulting in unrefreshing sleep and daytime impairment.

Emotional Dysregulation / Low Frustration Tolerance

Increased sensitivity to frustration, resulting in excessive emotional reactivity, quick temper, or agitation.

Pruritus

An unpleasant skin sensation that triggers the urge to scratch — with causes ranging from dry skin and allergies to systemic disease.

Yellowing of Skin and Eyes

A yellow discoloration of the skin, whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes caused by elevated bilirubin in the blood.

Arthralgia

Pain, aching, or soreness in one or more joints that may be caused by injury, inflammation, or systemic disease.

Knee Discomfort / Gonalgia

Pain in or around the knee joint — the most commonly injured joint in the body — caused by injury, overuse, or arthritis.

Muscle Cramps / Charley Horse

Sudden, involuntary muscle contractions in the leg — most often in the calf — that cause intense pain lasting seconds to minutes.

Lower Extremity Motor Weakness

Reduced strength in one or both legs, which may reflect neurological, musculoskeletal, metabolic, or vascular causes ranging from benign to life-threatening.

Photophobia

Painful discomfort or avoidance of bright light, most commonly associated with migraine, eye inflammation, and meningitis.

Anorexia / Decreased Appetite

A reduced desire to eat that can lead to weight loss and malnutrition when persistent, with causes ranging from acute illness to chronic conditions and medications.

Anosmia / Ageusia

Partial or complete loss of the sense of smell (anosmia) or taste (ageusia) — dramatically increased in public awareness since COVID-19.

Lumbar Radiculopathy / Sciatica

Back pain that radiates down the buttock and leg in a dermatomal pattern, most commonly from lumbar disc herniation compressing a nerve root.

Hypotension

Abnormally low blood pressure (below 90/60 mmHg) causing lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting — especially when standing.

Decreased Libido / Hypoactive Sexual Desire

Persistent reduction in sexual desire that causes personal distress, arising from hormonal, psychological, relational, or medication-related causes.

Emotional Lability / Mood Instability

Rapid, intense shifts in emotional state — from happy to sad, irritable, or anxious — that may be out of proportion to circumstances.

Articular Stiffness on Waking

Joint stiffness that is worst in the morning and improves with movement, a hallmark feature of inflammatory arthritis.

Oral Ulcers / Canker Sores

Painful sores inside the mouth — most commonly canker sores (aphthous ulcers) — that are benign but occasionally a sign of systemic disease.

Myalgia

Aching, soreness, or tenderness in one or more muscles that may follow exercise, illness, injury, or medication use.

Generalized or Focal Weakness

Reduced strength in one or more muscles — ranging from deconditioning to serious neurological or metabolic disease.

Stuffy Nose / Blocked Nasal Passages

Blockage or stuffiness of the nasal passages due to inflamed blood vessels and mucous membranes.

Nausea and Vomiting

An unpleasant urge to vomit that can range from mild queasiness to debilitating episodes interfering with eating and daily life.

Cervicalgia

Pain, stiffness, or soreness in the neck region — most often caused by muscle tension, poor posture, or cervical spine degeneration.

Nocturnal Hyperhidrosis

Episodes of excessive sweating during sleep that soak clothing or bedding and are not due to an overly warm room.

Epistaxis

Bleeding from blood vessels in the nose, most commonly from the front of the nasal septum, usually brief and benign.

Paresthesia

Abnormal sensations of numbness, pins-and-needles, or tingling in the skin — usually caused by nerve compression or dysfunction.

Dysuria

Pain, burning, or discomfort during urination, most commonly caused by a urinary tract infection.

Pallor

An abnormal lightening of skin color caused by reduced blood flow, decreased hemoglobin, or shock.

Pelvic and Lower Abdominal Pain

Pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis that can be acute or chronic, with causes ranging from menstrual cramps to endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

Periorbital Edema

Swelling around the eyes from fluid retention, allergies, insufficient sleep, or — less commonly — systemic conditions such as hypothyroidism or kidney disease.

Tachycardia

A heart rate above 100 beats per minute at rest, which may be a normal response to exertion or indicate an underlying arrhythmia or medical condition.

Hematochezia / Blood in Stool

Bright red or dark blood visible in the stool, on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl — always requires evaluation to identify the source.

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) / Willis-Ekbom Disease

Unpleasant urge to move the legs — typically at night or at rest — that is relieved by movement, often severely disrupting sleep.

Rhinorrhea

Excess mucus discharge from the nasal passages, commonly caused by infections, allergies, or irritants.

Dyspnea

A subjective sensation of difficult, uncomfortable breathing that can indicate conditions ranging from anxiety and deconditioning to heart failure and pulmonary embolism.

Shoulder Discomfort / Brachialgia

Pain in or around the shoulder joint — one of the most mobile joints in the body — commonly caused by rotator cuff problems, bursitis, or frozen shoulder.

Dermatitis / Skin Eruption

A visible change in skin color, texture, or appearance — ranging from mild contact reactions to signs of systemic disease or infection.

Unrefreshing Sleep / Insomnia / Sleep Fragmentation

Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restorative sleep — one of the most common complaints in primary care with broad medical and psychological causes.

Sternutation / Rhinorrhea

Forceful reflex expulsion of air through the nose and mouth triggered by nasal irritants, allergens, infections, or bright light (photic sneeze reflex).

Nocturnal Upper Airway Noise

Noise produced during sleep by vibration of relaxed throat tissues, ranging from benign to a marker of obstructive sleep apnea.

Pharyngitis / Throat Pain

Pain, scratchiness, or irritation in the throat that is most commonly caused by viral infection and resolves without antibiotics.

Edema / Fluid Retention

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues causing puffiness or swelling, most commonly in the legs, ankles, and feet.

Lymphadenopathy

Enlargement of lymph nodes, usually in the neck, armpits, or groin, most commonly caused by infection but occasionally a sign of lymphoma or other serious disease.

Ringing in the Ears

Perception of ringing, buzzing, hissing, or other sounds in the ears without an external source.

Dental Pain / Odontalgia

Dental pain from tooth decay, abscess, cracked tooth, gum disease, or exposed root surfaces — always requires dental evaluation to address the underlying cause.

Involuntary Shaking

Rhythmic, involuntary shaking of one or more body parts, most commonly the hands, that can range from benign to a sign of neurological disease.

Unintentional Weight Loss

Significant weight loss without a deliberate change in diet or exercise — often a sign of an underlying medical condition requiring investigation.

Bladder Leakage

Involuntary leakage of urine — a common, often treatable condition that many people suffer in silence.

Abnormal Vaginal Discharge / Leukorrhea

Unusual vaginal discharge in terms of color, odor, consistency, or amount may signal infection, hormonal changes, or other gynecological conditions.

Emesis

The forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth, often accompanied by nausea, with many possible causes.

Unintentional or Unexplained Weight Gain

Gaining more body weight than expected, which may reflect lifestyle changes, fluid retention, hormonal shifts, or an underlying medical condition.

Expiratory High-Pitched Breath Sound

A high-pitched whistling sound during breathing caused by narrowed or obstructed airways.

Wrist Pain and Discomfort

Pain in the wrist from sprains, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or arthritis — commonly related to repetitive use.