⚠️ Medical Emergency? Call 911 immediately.

Symptom Guides A–Z

Understanding what a symptom means — its possible causes, its urgency, and when to act — is one of the most valuable things you can do for your health. Our guides help you navigate that decision confidently.

These guides are informational — not a substitute for medical assessment

If you are worried about a symptom, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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Symptom guides

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Chest Pain

Cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, digestive, and anxiety causes explained. Includes a clear guide on when to call 911 and what to do while waiting.

Potentially urgent
12 min read
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Fatigue & Chronic Tiredness

14 medical causes with diagnostic tests, 4 mental health causes, lifestyle factors, ME/CFS, Long COVID fatigue, and a management evidence table.

See doctor if >2 weeks
13 min read
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Headache

Tension, migraine (with 4-phase guide and all CGRP therapies), cluster, and dangerous secondary headaches including the thunderclap emergency.

Thunderclap = 911
14 min read
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Fever

Temperature thresholds in °F and °C, causes table, age-by-age guide for children, vulnerable adults, home care evidence table, and fever of unknown origin.

Above 104°F: seek care
11 min read
Coming Soon

More symptom guides in development

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Shortness of Breath

Cardiac, pulmonary, and other causes — coming soon.

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Nausea & Vomiting

Causes, red flags, and home management — coming soon.

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Dizziness & Vertigo

BPPV, vestibular causes, and cardiac causes — coming soon.

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Leg Pain & Swelling

DVT, peripheral artery disease, and other causes — coming soon.