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Stage 4: Understanding Symptoms

Common symptoms explained — what your body is telling you and why.

How Doctors Gather Evidence

Chest Symptoms

Chest pain, palpitations and pressure — what they mean and when to seek help.

Breathing Symptoms

Breathlessness, wheeze and cough — causes and what doctors consider.

Head and Neurological Symptoms

Headache, dizziness, weakness and numbness — how the brain signals problems.

Abdominal Symptoms

Nausea, pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits — a guide to gut symptoms.

Fatigue and General Symptoms

Tiredness, fever, weight loss and feeling unwell — why these aren't simple.

Pain

Acute vs chronic pain, how it is measured, and why the same injury can feel different.

Skin, Joint and Musculoskeletal Symptoms

Rashes, swelling, joint pain and muscle symptoms — patterns that guide diagnosis.

Urinary Symptoms

Gynaecological Symptoms

Mental Health Symptoms

Male Reproductive Symptoms