Symptoms
Common symptoms
Ovulation pain
Ovulation pain may occur around the middle of the menstrual cycle. It is usually mild, short-lived and not a cause for concern.
Abdominal bloating
Abdominal bloating is a feeling of fullness or tightness in the abdomen. It is often related to digestion and usually temporary.
Intestinal worms
Intestinal worms are parasitic infections of the gut. They can cause itching, abdominal pain and digestive symptoms.
Bad breath (sometimes called halitosis) is very common. You can usually treat it yourself.
Bedwetting is common and often runs in families. It can be upsetting, but most children and young people will grow out of it. See a GP or school nurse for advice.
A small amount of one-off bleeding from the bottom is not usually a serious problem. But a GP can check.
Bloating is where your tummy feels full and uncomfortable. It's very common and there are things you can do to ease it. But see a GP if you feel bloated a lot or it does not go away.
Blood in semen is not usually caused by something serious, but you should get it checked by a GP just in case.
Blood in urine (pee) is not usually caused by anything serious, but you must get it checked out by a GP.
Blue or grey skin or lips can be a sign of cyanosis, caused by low oxygen levels in the blood. It is a potentially serious symptom that requires urgent medical assessment.
Blushing is a common problem that can be embarrassing and affect your day-to-day life. There are things you can do to help stop it.
Body odour is a common problem. You can usually treat it yourself.
If you feel a lump in your breast, always get it checked by a GP. Most breast lumps are harmless, but some can be serious.
