common symptoms

Learn more about common conditions with WellBeings Symptom Checker, but please always get a proper medical diagnosis for a serious health problem.

Acid Refulx (GERD)

  • Heartburn (burning sensation in the chest)
  • Regurgitation of food or sour liquid
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Chronic cough
  • Sore throat
  • Hoarseness

Allergies

  • Sneezing
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Itchy eyes, nose, or throat
  • Watery eyes
  • Coughing
  • Skin rashes or hives
  • Fatigue

Anaemia

  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Pale or yellowish skin
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Irregular heartbeat

Anxiety

  • Excessive worrying
  • Restlessness
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Inability to focus for long periods
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Panic and irritability

Arthritis

  • Joint pain
  • Joint stiffness
  • Reduced range of motion
  • Warm, inflamed skin around joints
  • Tender, weak muscles

Asthma

  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest tightness
  • Coughing
  • Rapid breathing
  • Wheezing at night
  • Feeling unusually tired

Appendicitis

  • Pain when  walking, coughing or making sudden movements
  • Difficulty in passing gas
  • Abdominal pain near belly button
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Swelling in abdomen

Colds & Flu

  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Sore throat
  • Coughing
  • Sneezing
  • Mild body aches or headaches
  • Low-grade fever
  • Watery eyes
  • Mild fatigue

Depression

  • Persistent sadness or low mood
  • Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
  • Fatigue or lack of energy
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Changes in sleep patterns (insomnia or oversleeping)
  • Appetite changes (eating more or less)
  • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
  • Thoughts of death or suicide
Eczema
  • Dry, scaly skin 
  • Itching, especially at night 
  • Red or brown patches, especially on the face, neck, hands, feet
  • Cracked skin 
  • Swelling, inflamed skin
Flu
  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Fatigue
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Headaches
  • Vomiting or diarrhoea (more common in children)
Hypertension
  • Headaches
  • Shortness of breath
  • Nosebleeds
  • Chest pain or discomfort
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Blurred vision
  • Fatigue
Insect Bites
  • Redness and itching 
  • Swelling around the bite
  • Raised bump or welt on the skin
  • Difficulty breathing (if allergic) 
  • Hives/rash
Low Blood Pressure
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness 
  • Fainting episodes
  • Blurry/dim vision
  • Cold, damp skin
  • Rapid, shallow breathing
Migraine
  • Severe headache (often one-sided)
  • Sensitivity to light and sound
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Blurred vision
  • Aura (flashes of light or blind spots)
  • Dizziness
Stomach Flu
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach cramps or pain
  • Low-grade fever
  • Fatigue
  • Dehydration (dry mouth, decreased urination)
Stroke
  • Sudden confusion 
  • One side of face drooping
  • Trouble seeing
  • Numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
  • Sudden dizziness 
  • Difficulty swallowing
Type 1 Diabetes
  • Increased thirst
  • Frequent urination
  • Sudden weight loss 
  • Constant fatigue 
  • Fruity-smelling breath
  • Rapid breathing 
  • Nausea and vomiting
Type 2 Diabetes
  • Darkened skin around neck and armpits
  • Frequent infections
  • Blurry vision 
  • Tingling, numbness or pain in hands or feet
  • Fatigue and weight loss
  • Increased thirst and urination
Urinary Tract Infection
  • Strong, persistent urge to urinate
  • Burning sensation when urinating
  • Cloudy or strong-smelling urine
  • Pelvic pain
  • Blood in the urine
  • Fever (in more severe cases)