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.
Earache and ear pain is common, particularly in young children. It can be painful but is not usually a sign of anything serious.
Elbow and arm pain is not usually a sign of anything serious. If it does not go away after a few weeks, see a GP.
Excessive hair growth is the presence of thick, dark hair in areas where women usually have little or no hair. It is often linked to hormonal imbalance, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
It's normal to sometimes feel thirsty, but it's not normal to constantly feel thirsty even when you're drinking a lot. See a GP to find out what's causing your excessive thirst.
Find out what to do if you have a lump on your eyelid, or an eyelid that's swollen, sticky, itchy or painful.
