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.
A seizure is a sudden episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can cause convulsions, loss of awareness, or unusual behaviour. Urgent medical assessment may be needed.
Shortness of breath might not be anything to worry about, but sometimes it can be serious and you'll need to get medical help.
You can usually do things to ease shoulder pain yourself. See a GP if it does not start feeling better after 2 weeks.
Smelly feet (bromodosis) are common and often caused by a build-up of sweat and bacteria. You can usually treat them yourself.
Smelly pee on its own is not usually a cause for concern. There are often things you can do to help your pee return to normal.
Snoring is very common and is not usually caused by anything serious. There are things that can help if it's a problem.
Soiling is when a child repeatedly passes stool into their underwear after toilet training. It is often linked to constipation and is common in young children.
Sore or dry lips are common and often caused by cold weather, dehydration, lip licking, or irritation. They usually improve with simple care but can sometimes signal infection or deficiency.
A sore or white tongue can be caused by infection, irritation, vitamin deficiency, or oral conditions. Most causes are mild, but persistent changes should be checked.
Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better by themselves within a week.
