|
Viral Infection (e.g. Herpes Simplex, Hand, Foot and Mouth) 3839 |
Painful Tongue 4814 |
|
Median Rhomboid Glossitis (Superficial Midline Glossitis) 3841 |
Painful Tongue 4814 |
|
Burning Mouth Syndrome (Also Known as Glossodynia) 3843 |
Painful Tongue 4814 |
|
Fissured Tongue (Doesn’t Commonly Cause Pain) 3845 |
Painful Tongue 4814 |
|
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia 3847 |
Painful Tongue 4814 |
|
Lichen Planus 2051 |
Painful Tongue 4814 |
|
Coxsackie Virus: Herpangina, Hand, Foot and Mouth 3813 |
Mouth Ulcers 4812 |
|
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease 3815 |
Mouth Ulcers 4812 |
|
Coeliac Disease 155 |
Mouth Ulcers 4812 |
|
Herpes Simplex and Zoster 3817 |
Mouth Ulcers 4812 |
|
Glandular Fever (EBV): Infectious Mononucleosis 3819 |
Mouth Ulcers 4812 |
|
Erosive Lichen Planus 3821 |
Mouth Ulcers 4812 |
|
Lichen Planus 2051 |
Mouth Lumps and Marks 4807 |
|
Trauma: Bitten Cheek 3775 |
Mouth Lumps and Marks 4807 |
|
Ranula 3777 |
Mouth Lumps and Marks 4807 |
|
Torus: Benign Maxillary or Mandibular Outgrowth of Bone (Very Common but Usually Asymptomatic so not Commonly Seen) 3779 |
Mouth Lumps and Marks 4807 |
|
Premalignant Coloured Areas: Erythroplakia (Red), Leukoplakia (White), Speckled Leukoplakia (Red and White), or Verrucous Leukoplakia 3781 |
Mouth Lumps and Marks 4807 |
|
Geographical and Hairy Tongue 3783 |
Mouth Lumps and Marks 4807 |
|
Tonsillar Concretions 3785 |
Mouth Lumps and Marks 4807 |
|
Other Forms of oral Ulceration (See ‘Mouth Ulcers’ Section) 3787 |
Mouth Lumps and Marks 4807 |
|
Aphthous Ulceration 3093 |
Bleeding or Painful Gums 4804 |
|
Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis (Occasionally EBV) 3751 |
Bleeding or Painful Gums 4804 |
|
Autoimmune Disease: Lichen Planus, SLE and Others 3753 |
Bleeding or Painful Gums 4804 |
|
Oral Neoplasia (Commonest is SCC) (Note: May Bleed but Usually Painless) 3755 |
Bleeding or Painful Gums 4804 |
|
Blood Dyscrasias (Especially Acute Myeloid Leukaemia) 3757 |
Bleeding or Painful Gums 4804 |
|
Ketohalitosis of Starvation: Especially in People Using High-Protein, High-Fat, Low-Carbohydrate Weight Reduction Diet Regimens (and Pre-Operatively Starved Patients) 3725 |
Bad Breath 4801 |
|
Drugs, e.g. Disulfiram 3727 |
Bad Breath 4801 |
|
Acute or Chronic Sinusitis 3729 |
Bad Breath 4801 |
|
Subjectively Perceived (Non-Existent) Halitosis (Sometimes a Form of somatisation) 3731 |
Bad Breath 4801 |
|
GORD or Acute Gastroenteritis with Reflux of Gas 3733 |
Bad Breath 4801 |
|
Polyps 3234 |
Runny/Discharging Nose 4799 |
|
Rhinitis Medicamentosa 3236 |
Runny/Discharging Nose 4799 |
|
Cocaine Abuse 3238 |
Runny/Discharging Nose 4799 |
|
Cluster Headaches (Though these will Usually Present with the Pain) 3240 |
Runny/Discharging Nose 4799 |
|
Chemical Irritation (Smoke, Fumes) 3242 |
Runny/Discharging Nose 4799 |
|
Nasal Foreign Body (Usually Seen in toddlers or Children) 3705 |
Runny/Discharging Nose 4799 |
|
Drug Side Effects (e.g. Α-Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers) 3707 |
Runny/Discharging Nose 4799 |
|
Nasal Sprays (e.g. Corticosteroids) 3205 |
Nosebleed 4797 |
|
Septal Granulomas and Perforations 3207 |
Nosebleed 4797 |
|
Severe Liver Disease 3209 |
Nosebleed 4797 |
|
Tumours of Nose and/or Sinuses 3211 |
Nosebleed 4797 |
|
Abnormal Anatomy: Septal Deviation 3213 |
Nosebleed 4797 |
|
Trauma: Nasal Fracture 3215 |
Nosebleed 4797 |
|
Overuse of Over-the-Counter Nasal Decongestants (Rhinitis Medicamentosa) 3174 |
Blocked Nose 4793 |
|
Chronic Sinusitis 3176 |
Blocked Nose 4793 |
|
Papilloma 3178 |
Blocked Nose 4793 |
|
Trauma (Including Septal Haematoma) 3180 |
Blocked Nose 4793 |
|
Foreign Body (Especially Toddlers) 3182 |
Blocked Nose 4793 |
|
Laryngomalacia 3145 |
Stridor in Children 4786 |
|
Laryngeal Trauma 3147 |
Stridor in Children 4786 |
|
Bacterial Tracheitis 3149 |
Stridor in Children 4786 |
|
Pseudomembranous Croup (Staphylococcal) 3151 |
Stridor in Children 4786 |
|
Upper Airway Burn 3153 |
Stridor in Children 4786 |
|
Tension/Stress (Common, but Usually Causes an Ache or Muscle Tenderness Rather than Stiffness) 3119 |
Stiff Neck 4781 |
|
Other Forms of Arthritis (e.g. Rheumatoid [RA] and Ankylosing Spondylitis) 3121 |
Stiff Neck 4781 |
|
Abscess in the Neck 3123 |
Stiff Neck 4781 |
|
Functional Neurological Disorder 1562 |
Stiff Neck 4781 |
|
Intracerebral Haemorrhage 966 |
Stiff Neck 4781 |
|
Cerebral Tumour 855 |
Stiff Neck 4781 |
|
Allergic/Contact Eczema 2760 |
Itchy Scalp 4783 |
|
Other Fungal Infections 2762 |
Itchy Scalp 4783 |
|
Bacterial Folliculitis 2730 |
Hair Loss 4778 |
|
Telogen Effluvium 2732 |
Hair Loss 4778 |
|
Endocrine: Myxoedema, Hypopituitarism and Hypoparathyroidism 2734 |
Hair Loss 4778 |
|
Traction Alopecia 2737 |
Hair Loss 4778 |
|
Lupus Erythematosus 2739 |
Hair Loss 4778 |
|
Iatrogenic (e.g. Chemotherapy, Anticoagulants) 2741 |
Hair Loss 4778 |
|
GORD 518 |
Sore Throat 4776 |
|
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia and Cervicogenic Nerve Root Pain 3087 |
Sore Throat 4776 |
|
Trauma: Foreign Body or Scratch from Badly Chewed Crispy Food 3089 |
Sore Throat 4776 |
|
Other Viral or Bacterial Infections (e.g. Vincent’s Angina, Herpangina, Herpes Simplex, Gonorrhoea, HIV Infection) 3091 |
Sore Throat 4776 |
|
Aphthous Ulceration 3093 |
Sore Throat 4776 |
|
Acute or Subacute Thyroiditis 3095 |
Sore Throat 4776 |
|
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (1 in 5000) 2700 |
Excess Body Hair 4774 |
|
Anabolic Steroid Abuse 2281 |
Excess Body Hair 4774 |
|
Ovarian Tumours: Arrhenoblastoma, Hilus Cell Tumour, Luteoma 2702 |
Excess Body Hair 4774 |
|
Adrenal Tumours: Carcinoma and Adenoma 2704 |
Excess Body Hair 4774 |
|
Congenital (1 in 5000 Live Births) and Juvenile Hypothyroidism 2706 |
Excess Body Hair 4774 |
|
Thyroid Carcinoma 3067 |
Neck Lumps 4772 |
|
Branchial Cyst 3069 |
Neck Lumps 4772 |
|
Pharyngeal Pouch 3017 |
Neck Lumps 4772 |
|
Cervical Rib 2818 |
Neck Lumps 4772 |
|
Primary Lymphoma or Secondary Neoplastic Metastasis 3071 |
Neck Lumps 4772 |
|
Trophic Changes (Beau’s Lines): Appear 2–3 Months after Severe Illness 2663 |
Abnormal Nails 4770 |
|
Hand Eczema 2666 |
Abnormal Nails 4770 |
|
Longitudinal Ridging (Onychorrhexis) 2668 |
Abnormal Nails 4770 |
|
Chronic Paronychia 2670 |
Abnormal Nails 4770 |
|
Clubbing (Various Causes) 2672 |
Abnormal Nails 4770 |
|
Autoimmune Disease (e.g. Alopecia Areata, Lichen Planus) 2674 |
Abnormal Nails 4770 |
|
Koilonychia (Spoon Nails): Iron Deficiency Anaemia and Plummer–Vinson Syndrome 2676 |
Abnormal Nails 4770 |
|
GORD 518 |
Hoarseness 4767 |
|
Benign Tumours: Singer’s Nodes, Polyps 3045 |
Hoarseness 4767 |
|
Crico-Arytenoid Rheumatoid Arthritis 3047 |
Hoarseness 4767 |
|
Functional (Hysterical) Aphonia 3049 |
Hoarseness 4767 |
|
Allergic Contact Eczema 2453 |
Vulval Ulceration/ Sores 4766 |
|
Chancroid: H. Ducreyi (Tropical) 2640 |
Vulval Ulceration/ Sores 4766 |
|
Granuloma Inguinale: K. Granulomatis (Tropical) 2642 |
Vulval Ulceration/ Sores 4766 |
|
Lymphogranuloma Venereum: Chlamydia Trachomatis (Tropical) 2644 |
Vulval Ulceration/ Sores 4766 |
|
Other Malignancies (e.g. BCC, Melanoma, Adenocarcinoma, Sarcoma) 2646 |
Vulval Ulceration/ Sores 4766 |
|
Herpes Zoster 792 |
Vulval Ulceration/ Sores 4766 |
|
Varicose Vein, Varicocoele of Vulva 2616 |
Vulval Swelling 4764 |
|
Bartholin’s Abscess (Infected Bartholin’s Cyst) 2618 |
Vulval Swelling 4764 |
|
Fibroma, Lipoma, Hidradenoma 2620 |
Vulval Swelling 4764 |
|
Uterine Prolapse, Cystocoele, Rectocoele, Enterocoele (Hernia of the Pouch of Douglas) 2622 |
Vulval Swelling 4764 |
|
Urethral Caruncle (Meatal Prolapse) 2624 |
Vulval Swelling 4764 |
|
Ammoniacal Vulvitis from Incontinence 2585 |
Vulval Irritation 4762 |
|
Skin Disorders (e.g. Eczema, Psoriasis, Lichen Planus) 2587 |
Vulval Irritation 4762 |
|
Infestations: Threadworms, Pubic Lice 2589 |
Vulval Irritation 4762 |
|
Psychosexual Problems 2591 |
Vulval Irritation 4762 |
|
Other Infections (e.g. Genital Warts or Herpes) 2593 |
Vulval Irritation 4762 |
|
Cervical Ectropion 2547 |
Vaginal Discharge 4757 |
|
Cervical Polyp 2550 |
Vaginal Discharge 4757 |
|
Lost Tampon, Ring Pessary or other Foreign Body 2552 |
Vaginal Discharge 4757 |
|
IUCD 2555 |
Vaginal Discharge 4757 |
|
Bartholinitis 2557 |
Vaginal Discharge 4757 |
|
Salpingitis 2559 |
Vaginal Discharge 4757 |
|
Pharyngeal Pouch 3017 |
Difficulty Swallowing 4759 |
|
Pharyngeal Carcinoma 3019 |
Difficulty Swallowing 4759 |
|
Compression by Mediastinal Tumours (e.g. Lymphoma, Bronchial Carcinoma) 3021 |
Difficulty Swallowing 4759 |
|
Oesophageal Achalasia 3023 |
Difficulty Swallowing 4759 |
|
Gastric Carcinoma 3025 |
Difficulty Swallowing 4759 |
|
Xerostomia (the Elderly, Post-Parotidectomy and Sjögren’s Syndrome) 3027 |
Difficulty Swallowing 4759 |
|
Foreign Body 2887 |
Difficulty Swallowing 4759 |
|
Drugs: Nsaid-Associated Oesophagitis, Failure to Take Bisphosphonate Tablets Correctly 3029 |
Difficulty Swallowing 4759 |
|
Ruptured Achilles Tendon 2863 |
Swollen Calf 4755 |
|
Varicose Eczema 2999 |
Swollen Calf 4755 |
|
Phlebitis 3001 |
Swollen Calf 4755 |
|
Idiopathic Chronic Testicular Pain (Accounts For 25% of Chronic Cases) 2513 |
Testicular Pain 4753 |
|
Varicocoele 2487 |
Testicular Pain 4753 |
|
Haematocoele 2484 |
Testicular Pain 4753 |
|
Hydrocoele 2474 |
Testicular Pain 4753 |
|
Trauma (Fractured Testis) 2515 |
Testicular Pain 4753 |
|
Undescended or Misplaced Testis 2517 |
Testicular Pain 4753 |
|
Torsion of the Appendix Testis 2520 |
Testicular Pain 4753 |
|
Post-Vasectomy Pain 2523 |
Testicular Pain 4753 |
|
Cirrhosis 2976 |
Swollen Ankles 4751 |
|
Premenstrual Syndrome 2978 |
Swollen Ankles 4751 |
|
Anaemia 881 |
Swollen Ankles 4751 |
|
Renal: Acute or Chronic Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome 2980 |
Swollen Ankles 4751 |
|
Protein-Losing Enteropathy (e.g. Coeliac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease) 2982 |
Swollen Ankles 4751 |
|
Torsion of the Testis 2480 |
Scrotal Swelling 4750 |
|
Iatrogenic Sepsis: Surgery and Catheterisation 2482 |
Scrotal Swelling 4750 |
|
Haematocoele 2484 |
Scrotal Swelling 4750 |
|
Varicocoele 2487 |
Scrotal Swelling 4750 |
|
Congestive Heart Failure 2489 |
Scrotal Swelling 4750 |
|
Post-Vasectomy Swelling (Aseptic), Including Haematoma, Inflammatory Reaction to Spilt Sperm 2491 |
Scrotal Swelling 4750 |
|
Trauma: Haematoma 2493 |
Scrotal Swelling 4750 |
|
Herpes Zoster 792 |
Penile Ulceration/ Sores 4747 |
|
Reiter’s Syndrome: Circinate Balanitis 2451 |
Penile Ulceration/ Sores 4747 |
|
Allergic Contact Eczema 2453 |
Penile Ulceration/ Sores 4747 |
|
Chancroid (Soft Sore: Haemophilus Ducreyi) 2455 |
Penile Ulceration/ Sores 4747 |
|
Granuloma Inguinale (Klebsiella Granulomatis: Tropical Infection) 2457 |
Penile Ulceration/ Sores 4747 |
|
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (Tropical Infection) 2460 |
Penile Ulceration/ Sores 4747 |
|
Herpes Simplex (and Rarely Zoster) 2418 |
Penile Pain 4745 |
|
Carcinoma of Bladder or Prostate 2420 |
Penile Pain 4745 |
|
Trauma: Torn Frenulum, Zipper Injury, Urethral Injury or Foreign Body 2422 |
Penile Pain 4745 |
|
Acute Cystitis 2424 |
Penile Pain 4745 |
|
Peyronie’s Disease (Pain Usually on Erection) 2426 |
Penile Pain 4745 |
|
Paraphimosis 2428 |
Penile Pain 4745 |
|
Tight Frenulum 2431 |
Penile Pain 4745 |
|
Post-Partum Perineal Repair 2379 |
Painful Intercourse 4743 |
|
Pelvic Congestion (Pelvic Pain Syndrome) 2381 |
Painful Intercourse 4743 |
|
Fibroid and Retroverted Uterus, Ovaries in Pouch of Douglas 2383 |
Painful Intercourse 4743 |
|
Pelvic Adhesions (Post-Surgical or PID) 2385 |
Painful Intercourse 4743 |
|
Cystitis, Urethritis 2387 |
Painful Intercourse 4743 |
|
Psychogenic/Relationship Issues 2389 |
Painful Intercourse 4743 |
|
Blood Clotting Disorder or Anticoagulation 2358 |
Haemospermia 4741 |
|
Calculi in the Prostate 2360 |
Haemospermia 4741 |
|
Carcinoma: Prostate, Testicles, Bladder or Seminal Vesicles 2362 |
Haemospermia 4741 |
|
Recurrent Monoarthritis (e.g. Gout, Pseudogout, Reiter’s) 3449 |
Recurrent Knee Pain 4739 |
|
As Part of Polyarthritis (e.g. Rheumatoid, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis) 2938 |
Recurrent Knee Pain 4739 |
|
Iliotibial Tract Syndrome 2940 |
Recurrent Knee Pain 4739 |
|
Bursitis 2942 |
Recurrent Knee Pain 4739 |
|
Referred from Hip or Back 2944 |
Recurrent Knee Pain 4739 |
|
Ligament Rupture 2946 |
Recurrent Knee Pain 4739 |
|
Patellar Tendonitis 2948 |
Recurrent Knee Pain 4739 |
|
Baker’s Cyst 2950 |
Recurrent Knee Pain 4739 |
|
Loose Body 2952 |
Recurrent Knee Pain 4739 |
|
Bone Disease (e.g. Paget’s) 2954 |
Recurrent Knee Pain 4739 |
|
Recurrent Dislocation of the Patella 2956 |
Recurrent Knee Pain 4739 |
|
Medial Shelf Syndrome 2958 |
Recurrent Knee Pain 4739 |
|
Osteochondritis Dissecans 2960 |
Recurrent Knee Pain 4739 |
|
Inflammatory Arthritis 3424 |
Recurrent Hip Area Pain in an Adult 4736 |
|
Avascular Necrosis 2797 |
Recurrent Hip Area Pain in an Adult 4736 |
|
Hernia 3426 |
Recurrent Hip Area Pain in an Adult 4736 |
|
Complications of a Total Hip Replacement (e.g. Loosening, Infection) 3428 |
Recurrent Hip Area Pain in an Adult 4736 |
|
Spinal Stenosis 1779 |
Recurrent Hip Area Pain in an Adult 4736 |
|
Iliotibial Band Syndrome 3430 |
Recurrent Hip Area Pain in an Adult 4736 |
|
Acetabular Labral Tear 3432 |
Recurrent Hip Area Pain in an Adult 4736 |
|
Vitamin D Deficiency 3383 |
Painful Muscles 4728 |
|
Referred Joint Pain (e.g. from Hip to Thigh, Neck to Shoulder, Shoulder to Arm) 3385 |
Painful Muscles 4728 |
|
Fibromyalgia 3387 |
Painful Muscles 4728 |
|
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 3389 |
Painful Muscles 4728 |
|
Connective Tissue Disease (e.g. RA, SLE, Polyarteritis Nodosa [PAN], Scleroderma) 3391 |
Painful Muscles 4728 |
|
Peripheral Vascular Disease: Intermittent Claudication 3394 |
Painful Muscles 4728 |
|
Neuropathy: Diabetic, Alcoholic 3396 |
Painful Muscles 4728 |
|
Bornholm Disease (Epidemic Myalgia, Devil’s Grip) 3399 |
Painful Muscles 4728 |
|
Hypothyroidism 4400 |
Painful Muscles 4728 |
|
Drugs other than Statins: Clofibrate, Street Drug Withdrawal, Chemotherapy, Lithium, Cimetidine 3401 |
Painful Muscles 4728 |
|
Urethral Calculus 3682 |
Retention 4733 |
|
‘Holding on’ (Leads to Prostatic Congestion) 3684 |
Retention 4733 |
|
Pelvic Mass: Retroverted, Gravid Uterus or Fibroid Uterus 3686 |
Retention 4733 |
|
Acute Genital Herpes (Via Local Inflammation and Interference with Neurological Control of Detrusor Reflex Arc) 3688 |
Retention 4733 |
|
Clot Retention (e.g. After Bleed from Tumour or Post-Turp Bleed) 3690 |
Retention 4733 |
|
Balanoposthitis in Children (If Very Painful) 3692 |
Retention 4733 |
|
Overactive Bladder Syndrome 3588 |
Nocturia 4731 |
|
Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction (other Than Prostate Problems) 3662 |
Nocturia 4731 |
|
Any other Cause of Urinary Frequency (See ‘Frequency’) 3665 |
Nocturia 4731 |
|
Diabetes Mellitus 462 |
Nocturia 4731 |
|
Any other Cause of Polyuria (See ‘Excessive Urination’) 3667 |
Nocturia 4731 |
|
Sleep Apnoea (Causes Overproduction of Urine) 3669 |
Nocturia 4731 |
|
Interstitial Cystitis 3631 |
Incontinence 4727 |
|
Bladder Stone or Tumour 3633 |
Incontinence 4727 |
|
After Abdomino-Pelvic Surgery and Radiotherapy 3635 |
Incontinence 4727 |
|
Fistula: Vesicovaginal/Uterine, Ureterovaginal (Surgery and Malignancy) 3637 |
Incontinence 4727 |
|
Polyuria (any Cause, e.g. Diabetes, Diuretics – Particularly If Compounded by Immobility in the Elderly) 3639 |
Incontinence 4727 |
|
Interstitial Cystitis (Non-Infective) 3595 |
Frequency 4724 |
|
Prostatitis 654 |
Frequency 4724 |
|
Pregnancy 50 |
Frequency 4724 |
|
Ureteric Calculus (in Lower Third of Ureter Precipitates Reflex Frequency) 3597 |
Frequency 4724 |
|
Urethritis, Pyelonephritis 3599 |
Frequency 4724 |
|
Iatrogenic (e.g. Diuretics) 3602 |
Frequency 4724 |
|
Bladder Neck Hypertrophy 3604 |
Frequency 4724 |
|
‘Habit Frequency’ 3606 |
Frequency 4724 |
|
The Spondoarthritides: Ankylosing Spondylitis, Reiter’s Disease, Enteropathic Arthritis, behçet’s Syndrome, Juvenile Chronic Arthritis 3358 |
Multiple Joint Pain 4722 |
|
Henoch–Schönlein Syndrome 3360 |
Multiple Joint Pain 4722 |
|
Malignancy (Usually Secondary) 2795 |
Multiple Joint Pain 4722 |
|
Iatrogenic: Corticosteroid Therapy, Isoniazid, Hydralazine 3362 |
Multiple Joint Pain 4722 |
|
Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy (Due to Lung Cancer) 3364 |
Multiple Joint Pain 4722 |
|
Sarcoidosis 1175 |
Multiple Joint Pain 4722 |
|
Potassium Depletion: Chronic Diarrhoea, Diuretics, Primary Hyperaldosteronism 3560 |
Excessive Urination 4720 |
|
Relief of Chronic Urinary Obstruction 3562 |
Excessive Urination 4720 |
|
Drugs: Lithium Carbonate, Demeclocycline, Amphotericin, Glibenclamide, Gentamicin 3564 |
Excessive Urination 4720 |
|
Cranial Diabetes Insipidus (Hypothalamo-Pituitary Tumour, Skull Trauma, Sarcoidosis or Histiocytosis X) 3566 |
Excessive Urination 4720 |
|
Cushing’s Disease from Excessive Corticosteroid Doses and Acth-Secreting Bronchial Carcinoma 3568 |
Excessive Urination 4720 |
|
Sickle-Cell Anaemia 3570 |
Excessive Urination 4720 |
|
Early Chronic Pyelonephritis 3572 |
Excessive Urination 4720 |
|
Perthes’s Disease (1 in 2000 between 4 and 10 Years Old) 3319 |
Limp in a Child 4718 |
|
Septic Arthritis 3321 |
Limp in a Child 4718 |
|
Idiopathic Scoliosis 3323 |
Limp in a Child 4718 |
|
Congenital Dislocation of the Hip 3325 |
Limp in a Child 4718 |
|
Acute Lower Abdominal Pain: Especially Appendicitis 3327 |
Limp in a Child 4718 |
|
Unequal Leg Length 3329 |
Limp in a Child 4718 |
|
Neurological (e.g. Cerebral Palsy) 3331 |
Limp in a Child 4718 |
|
Chemical Urethritis (e.g. From Soap/Bubble Bath – Common Problem but Unusual to Present to the GP) 3537 |
Dysuria 4716 |
|
Bladder Stone 3539 |
Dysuria 4716 |
|
Prostatitis 654 |
Dysuria 4716 |
|
Trauma (Including Child Abuse) 3542 |
Dysuria 4716 |
|
Urethral Stricture 3544 |
Dysuria 4716 |
|
Drug Misuse 3293 |
Leg Ulcers 4712 |
|
After Primary Herpes Zoster 3296 |
Leg Ulcers 4712 |
|
Primary Malignancy: Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Malignant Change in an Existing Ulcer 3298 |
Leg Ulcers 4712 |
|
Secondary Malignancy: Metastases 3301 |
Leg Ulcers 4712 |
|
Jogging and Hard Exercise 3510 |
Blood in Urine 4714 |
|
Renal Carcinoma 3512 |
Blood in Urine 4714 |
|
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis 3901 |
Blood in Urine 4714 |
|
Anticoagulant Therapy 676 |
Blood in Urine 4714 |
|
Nephritis/Glomerulonephritis 3514 |
Blood in Urine 4714 |
|
Irritant Eczema from Sweat 3487 |
Skinfold Rash 4710 |
|
Flexural Psoriasis 3489 |
Skinfold Rash 4710 |
|
Staphylococcal Infection (Folliculitis or Impetigo) 3491 |
Skinfold Rash 4710 |
|
Allergic Eczema (e.g. Deodorant) 3493 |
Skinfold Rash 4710 |
|
Hidradenitis Suppurativa 3495 |
Skinfold Rash 4710 |
|
Skin Tags 619 |
Skinfold Rash 4710 |
|
Infection (e.g. Cellulitis, Pulp Infection, Septic Arthritis) 3256 |
Hand and Wrist Swellings 4708 |
|
Synovitis (Traumatic, Inflammatory) 3258 |
Hand and Wrist Swellings 4708 |
|
Gout (Acute Episode or Tophi) 3260 |
Hand and Wrist Swellings 4708 |
|
Tendon Xanthoma 3262 |
Hand and Wrist Swellings 4708 |
|
Trauma/Fracture 3264 |
Hand and Wrist Swellings 4708 |
|
Insect Bite (May Cause Marked Swelling on the Dorsum of the Hand) 3266 |
Hand and Wrist Swellings 4708 |
|
Pyogenic Granuloma 3268 |
Hand and Wrist Swellings 4708 |
|
Trigger Finger/Thumb 3270 |
Hand and Wrist Swellings 4708 |
|
Lichen Simplex 2755 |
Scales and Plaques 4706 |
|
Lichen Planus (Usually Scaly only on Legs) 3457 |
Scales and Plaques 4706 |
|
Solar Keratosis 3459 |
Scales and Plaques 4706 |
|
Pityriasis Versicolor and Rosea 3461 |
Scales and Plaques 4706 |
|
Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis 3463 |
Scales and Plaques 4706 |
|
Guttate Psoriasis (Scaly Papules) 3465 |
Scales and Plaques 4706 |
|
Ganglion 2912 |
Hand and Wrist Pain 4701 |
|
Gout 2865 |
Hand and Wrist Pain 4701 |
|
Raynaud’s Disease or Syndrome 2914 |
Hand and Wrist Pain 4701 |
|
Infection (e.g. Paronychia, Pulp Space) 2916 |
Hand and Wrist Pain 4701 |
|
Work-Related Upper Limb Disorder (WRULD) 2918 |
Hand and Wrist Pain 4701 |
|
Trigger Thumb or Finger 2921 |
Hand and Wrist Pain 4701 |
|
Other Nerve Entrapment, e.g. Ulnar Nerve, Cervical Root Pain 2923 |
Hand and Wrist Pain 4701 |
|
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome 2925 |
Hand and Wrist Pain 4701 |
|
Perioral Dermatitis 1608 |
Pustules 4704 |
|
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Axillae and Groins) 4178 |
Pustules 4704 |
|
Candidiasis (Satellite Vesicopustules Around Moist Eroded Patch) 4182 |
Pustules 4704 |
|
Pustular Psoriasis (Palmar and Plantar Commoner Than Generalised Pustular Psoriasis of Von Zumbusch) 4186 |
Pustules 4704 |
|
Vasculitis (e.g. Henoch–Schönlein Purpura, Connective Tissue Disorders) 4141 |
Purpura and Petechiae 4699 |
|
Thrombocytopenia (e.g. Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura [ITP]), Bone Marrow Damage (e.g. Lymphoma, Leukaemia, Cytotoxics), Aplastic Anaemia 4145 |
Purpura and Petechiae 4699 |
|
Renal Failure 506 |
Purpura and Petechiae 4699 |
|
Infective Endocarditis 2159 |
Purpura and Petechiae 4699 |
|
Morton’s Neuroma 2876 |
Foot Pain 4676 |
|
Metatarsalgia 2878 |
Foot Pain 4676 |
|
Arthritis (Osteo and Rheumatoid) 2880 |
Foot Pain 4676 |
|
Achilles Tendonitis/Bursitis 2883 |
Foot Pain 4676 |
|
Oedema 2885 |
Foot Pain 4676 |
|
Foreign Body 2887 |
Foot Pain 4676 |
|
Viral Illness 865 |
Papules 4697 |
|
Milia 4097 |
Papules 4697 |
|
Insect Bites 4101 |
Papules 4697 |
|
Early Seborrhoeic Wart 4103 |
Papules 4697 |
|
Xanthomata 4106 |
Papules 4697 |
|
Guttate Psoriasis 4109 |
Papules 4697 |
|
Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica, Lichen Planus 4112 |
Papules 4697 |
|
Prickly Heat 2053 |
Papules 4697 |
|
Keratosis Pilaris 4115 |
Papules 4697 |
|
Dermatofibroma (Histiocytoma) 4035 |
Nodules 4695 |
|
Squamous Cell Carcinoma 4039 |
Nodules 4695 |
|
Nodulocystic Acne 4043 |
Nodules 4695 |
|
Kerato-Acanthoma 4047 |
Nodules 4695 |
|
Gouty Tophi 4050 |
Nodules 4695 |
|
Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Chronica Helicis 4055 |
Nodules 4695 |
|
Rheumatoid Nodules and Heberden’s Nodes 4058 |
Nodules 4695 |
|
Pyogenic Granuloma 3268 |
Nodules 4695 |
|
Measles and Rubella 4203 |
Macules 4693 |
|
Post-inflammatory Hypo- or Hyperpigmentation 4205 |
Macules 4693 |
|
Café Au Lait Spot (Creamy Brown) and Mongolian Spot (Brown or Slate-Grey) 4207 |
Macules 4693 |
|
Berloque Dermatitis (Brown: Chemical Photosensitisation, e.g. Bergamot Oil) 4209 |
Macules 4693 |
|
Depigmentation: Vitiligo, Pityriasis Versicolor, Pityriasis Alba 4211 |
Macules 4693 |
|
Palmar Erythema (e.g. Pregnancy, Liver Disease, Thyrotoxicosis) 4133 |
Erythema (for Flushing - see Flushing) 4690 |
|
Phototoxic Reaction to Drugs (e.g. Phenothiazines, Tetracyclines, Diuretics) 4137 |
Erythema (for Flushing - see Flushing) 4690 |
|
‘Deck-Chair Legs’ (Prolonged Immobility) 4142 |
Erythema (for Flushing - see Flushing) 4690 |
|
Erythema Multiforme (Various Causes) 4147 |
Erythema (for Flushing - see Flushing) 4690 |
|
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Erythematous, Photosensitive Butterfly Rash) 4151 |
Erythema (for Flushing - see Flushing) 4690 |
|
Erythema Ab Igne (Reticulate Pattern) 4156 |
Erythema (for Flushing - see Flushing) 4690 |
|
Testosterone Deficiency (May be Primary or Secondary) 2329 |
Erectile Dysfunction 4687 |
|
Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy 1903 |
Erectile Dysfunction 4687 |
|
Trauma: Pelvic or Spinal Fracture, Trauma to Penis, Post-TURP 4618 |
Erectile Dysfunction 4687 |
|
Anatomical: Phimosis, Tight Frenulum 2333 |
Erectile Dysfunction 4687 |
|
Excessive Cigarette Smoking 2335 |
Erectile Dysfunction 4687 |
|
Peyronie’s Disease 2337 |
Erectile Dysfunction 4687 |
|
Drug Abuse (e.g. Heroin, Amphetamines) 2339 |
Erectile Dysfunction 4687 |
|
Pemphigus and Pemphigoid 4067 |
Blisters (Vesicles and Bullae) 4685 |
|
Dermatitis Herpetiformis 2061 |
Blisters (Vesicles and Bullae) 4685 |
|
Secondary to Leg Oedema (Various Causes) 4070 |
Blisters (Vesicles and Bullae) 4685 |
|
Bullous Impetigo 4074 |
Blisters (Vesicles and Bullae) 4685 |
|
Drug Reactions (e.g. Ace inhibitors, Penicillamine, Barbiturates) 4078 |
Blisters (Vesicles and Bullae) 4685 |
|
Erythema Multiforme 4082 |
Blisters (Vesicles and Bullae) 4685 |
|
Anxiety (of whatever Cause) 2299 |
Weight Loss 4684 |
|
Any Terminal Illness (e.g. Malignancy, Motor Neurone Disease) 2301 |
Weight Loss 4684 |
|
Substance Misuse: Alcohol, Opiates, Amphetamines, Laxatives 2303 |
Weight Loss 4684 |
|
Organ Failure: Cardiac, Renal and Hepatic 2305 |
Weight Loss 4684 |
|
Undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus 2307 |
Weight Loss 4684 |
|
Chronic Inflammatory Conditions (e.g. RA, SLE) 2309 |
Weight Loss 4684 |
|
Gastrointestinal Disease (e.g. Peptic Ulcer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Coeliac Disease, Parasites) 2311 |
Weight Loss 4684 |
|
Menopause 1838 |
Weight Gain 4682 |
|
Iatrogenic (e.g. Steroids, Insulin, Sulphonylureas, Oestrogen, Pizotifen) 2273 |
Weight Gain 4682 |
|
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 2275 |
Weight Gain 4682 |
|
Large Single Ovarian Cyst 2277 |
Weight Gain 4682 |
|
Physical or Mental Disability Restricting Activity (e.g. CVA, Down’s Syndrome) 2279 |
Weight Gain 4682 |
|
Adverse Drug Reaction (e.g. Phenothiazines, β-Agonists) 2250 |
Tremor 4680 |
|
Carbon Dioxide Retention (e.g. COPD) 2252 |
Tremor 4680 |
|
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 2254 |
Tremor 4680 |
|
Cerebellar Ataxia: Many Causes, Including Tumour, Acoustic Neuroma, Friedreich’s Ataxia, CVA, Abscess 2256 |
Tremor 4680 |
|
Diabetes Mellitus 462 |
Tiredness 4678 |
|
Sleep Apnoea (Though Usually Presents with Sleepiness Rather than Tiredness) 2223 |
Tiredness 4678 |
|
Iron Deficiency (in the Absence of Anaemia) 2225 |
Tiredness 4678 |
|
Coeliac Disease 155 |
Tiredness 4678 |
|
Any Cause of Insomnia 2227 |
Tiredness 4678 |
|
Chronic Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome (‘ME’) 2229 |
Tiredness 4678 |
|
Major Organ Failure (Heart, Liver, Kidney) 2231 |
Tiredness 4678 |
|
Hyperthyroidism 712 |
Tiredness 4678 |
|
Substance Misuse 2234 |
Tiredness 4678 |
|
Drug Therapy (Β-Blockers, Diuretics) 2236 |
Tiredness 4678 |
|
Normality (Children sometimes Presented because ‘they are Always Thirsty’) 2198 |
Thirst or Dry Mouth 4674 |
|
Smoking 2200 |
Thirst or Dry Mouth 4674 |
|
Excess Alcohol 341 |
Thirst or Dry Mouth 4674 |
|
Sjögren’s Syndrome 2202 |
Thirst or Dry Mouth 4674 |
|
Hypercalcaemia 4408 |
Thirst or Dry Mouth 4674 |
|
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) 2207 |
Thirst or Dry Mouth 4674 |
|
Referred Back Pain (L4 and 5) 2841 |
Calf Pain 4672 |
|
Referred Knee Pain (Arthropathy, Infection) 2843 |
Calf Pain 4672 |
|
Alcoholic or Diabetic Neuropathy 2845 |
Calf Pain 4672 |
|
Cramps Caused by Underlying Hypocalcaemia or Electrolyte Imbalance 2847 |
Calf Pain 4672 |
|
Ruptured Baker’s Cyst 2849 |
Calf Pain 4672 |
|
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) 2851 |
Calf Pain 4672 |
|
Thrombophlebitis 2853 |
Calf Pain 4672 |
|
Growing Pains in Children 2855 |
Calf Pain 4672 |
|
Sarcoid 2172 |
Swollen Glands 4670 |
|
Cat Scratch Fever (Especially in Children) 2174 |
Swollen Glands 4670 |
|
Rubella/Measles 2176 |
Swollen Glands 4670 |
|
SLE 1633 |
Swollen Glands 4670 |
|
Rheumatoid Arthritis 2178 |
Swollen Glands 4670 |
|
Tropical/Subtropical Sexually Transmitted Infection: Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV), Granuloma Inguinale (GI) 2180 |
Swollen Glands 4670 |
|
Bicipital Tendonitis 2809 |
Arm and Shoulder Pain 4658 |
|
Acromioclavicular and Sternoclavicular Joint Pain 2811 |
Arm and Shoulder Pain 4658 |
|
Acute Calcific Tendonitis 2814 |
Arm and Shoulder Pain 4658 |
|
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis 2816 |
Arm and Shoulder Pain 4658 |
|
Carpal Tunnel (CT) Syndrome 2104 |
Arm and Shoulder Pain 4658 |
|
Cervical Rib 2818 |
Arm and Shoulder Pain 4658 |
|
Brachial and Ulnar Neuritis (Including Post-Herpetic Pain) 2820 |
Arm and Shoulder Pain 4658 |
|
Cervical and Thoracic Disc Prolapse 2822 |
Arm and Shoulder Pain 4658 |
|
Retroverted Uterus 4016 |
Painful Periods 4667 |
|
Cervicitis 4018 |
Painful Periods 4667 |
|
Chocolate Cyst of Ovary 4021 |
Painful Periods 4667 |
|
Endometrial Polyp 4023 |
Painful Periods 4667 |
|
Lymphoma and Leukaemia 2141 |
Prolonged Fever 4665 |
|
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Polyarteritis Nodosa, Polymyositis 2143 |
Prolonged Fever 4665 |
|
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis 2145 |
Prolonged Fever 4665 |
|
Drug Idiosyncrasies 2147 |
Prolonged Fever 4665 |
|
Endometrial Polyps 3998 |
Irregular Vaginal Bleeding 4663 |
|
Ovulatory Bleeding (Associated with Mittelschmerz) 4000 |
Irregular Vaginal Bleeding 4663 |
|
Hypothyroidism (and Less Commonly Hyperthyroidism) 4002 |
Irregular Vaginal Bleeding 4663 |
|
Perimenopause 1013 |
Irregular Vaginal Bleeding 4663 |
|
Bleeding During Early Pregnancy (20% of all Pregnancies in First Trimester); Also Miscarriage, Ectopic Pregnancy 4004 |
Irregular Vaginal Bleeding 4663 |
|
Multiple Sclerosis and Dorsal Myelitis 2111 |
Numbness and Paraesthesiae 4648 |
|
Peripheral Polyneuropathy (Especially Alcohol; Also Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiency, Iatrogenic, Metabolic, Connective Tissue Disorder, Malignancy and Rare Causes Such as Guillain–Barré, Leprosy) 2113 |
Numbness and Paraesthesiae 4648 |
|
Stroke and TIA 2115 |
Numbness and Paraesthesiae 4648 |
|
Trauma/Compression Involving a Peripheral Nerve or Spinal Cord 2117 |
Numbness and Paraesthesiae 4648 |
|
Migraine with Focal Neurological Signs 2119 |
Numbness and Paraesthesiae 4648 |
|
Hypothyroidism (and Hyperthryoidism) 3972 |
Heavy Periods 4661 |
|
IUCD 2555 |
Heavy Periods 4661 |
|
Iatrogenic (Contraceptives, Hrt) 3974 |
Heavy Periods 4661 |
|
Cystic Glandular Hyperplasia (Metropathia Haemorrhagica) 3976 |
Heavy Periods 4661 |
|
Chronic PID 3978 |
Heavy Periods 4661 |
|
Hypo- and Hyperthyroidism 3944 |
Absent Periods 4659 |
|
Anorexia Nervosa 2696 |
Absent Periods 4659 |
|
Excessive Exercise/Training 3946 |
Absent Periods 4659 |
|
Severe Systemic Illness of any Kind 3948 |
Absent Periods 4659 |
|
Contraception (Progestogen-only Pill, Long-Acting Reversible Contraception – Common Cause but Rarely Presented as a Symptom) 3950 |
Absent Periods 4659 |
|
Fracture 2779 |
Acute Single Joint Pain 4641 |
|
Reactive arthritis 2781 |
Acute Single Joint Pain 4641 |
|
Psoriatic Arthritis 2784 |
Acute Single Joint Pain 4641 |
|
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 2138 |
Acute Single Joint Pain 4641 |
|
Patellar Tendinitis, Osgood–Schlatter’s Disease 2786 |
Acute Single Joint Pain 4641 |
|
Retractile Testicle 3918 |
Groin Swellings 4655 |
|
Abscess (Local) 3920 |
Groin Swellings 4655 |
|
Metastatic Tumour (Usually as Skin-Fixed Lymphadenopathy) 3922 |
Groin Swellings 4655 |
|
Hydrocele of Spermatic Cord 3924 |
Groin Swellings 4655 |
|
Low Appendix Mass, Pelvic/Inguinal Tumour 3926 |
Groin Swellings 4655 |
|
Lipoma 749 |
Groin Swellings 4655 |
|
Recurrent UTI 296 |
Chronic Pelvic Pain 4651 |
|
Musculoskeletal Pain (Back Pain, Pubic Symphysis Pain) 3895 |
Chronic Pelvic Pain 4651 |
|
Uterovaginal Prolapse 3897 |
Chronic Pelvic Pain 4651 |
|
Benign Tumours: Ovarian Cyst, Fibroids 3899 |
Chronic Pelvic Pain 4651 |
|
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis 3901 |
Chronic Pelvic Pain 4651 |
|
IUCD 2555 |
Chronic Pelvic Pain 4651 |
|
Adhesions (from Previous Surgery) 3903 |
Chronic Pelvic Pain 4651 |
|
Pelvic Abscess (Appendix, PID) 3869 |
Acute Pelvic Pain 4649 |
|
Endometriosis 664 |
Acute Pelvic Pain 4649 |
|
Pelvic Congestion (Exacerbation of Pelvic Pain Syndrome) 3871 |
Acute Pelvic Pain 4649 |
|
Prostatitis (Men) 3873 |
Acute Pelvic Pain 4649 |
|
Functional (Psychosexual origin) 3875 |
Acute Pelvic Pain 4649 |
|
Alcoholic Hepatitis 2078 |
Jaundice in Adults 4645 |
|
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis 2080 |
Jaundice in Adults 4645 |
|
Drugs: Chlorpromazine, Isoniazid, Anabolic Steroids, Methyldopa, Paracetamol Overdose 2082 |
Jaundice in Adults 4645 |
|
Haemolytic Anaemia (Many Causes, Such as Autoimmune, Malaria, Drugs) 2084 |
Jaundice in Adults 4645 |
|
Venous Congestion: Cardiac Failure, Constrictive Pericarditis 2086 |
Jaundice in Adults 4645 |
|
Cholangitis (and Stricture in Common Bile Duct Afterwards) 2088 |
Jaundice in Adults 4645 |
|
Pancreatitis 213 |
Jaundice in Adults 4645 |
|
Oral Contraceptives 802 |
Nipple Discharge 4643 |
|
Intraduct Carcinoma 804 |
Nipple Discharge 4643 |
|
Neonatal and Peripubertal Galactorrhoea (Also Post-Lactation) 806 |
Nipple Discharge 4643 |
|
Hyperprolactinaemia (Drugs, Prolactinoma, Hypothyroidism) 808 |
Nipple Discharge 4643 |
|
Duct Epithelial Proliferation 810 |
Nipple Discharge 4643 |
|
Galactocoele 753 |
Nipple Discharge 4643 |
|
Urticaria (Various Causes) 2041 |
Itching 4634 |
|
Liver Disease 2043 |
Itching 4634 |
|
Iron Deficiency, with or without Anaemia 2045 |
Itching 4634 |
|
Endocrine: Diabetes Mellitus, Hypo- and Hyperthyroidism 2047 |
Itching 4634 |
|
Renal Failure (Uraemia) 2049 |
Itching 4634 |
|
Lichen Planus 2051 |
Itching 4634 |
|
Prickly Heat 2053 |
Itching 4634 |
|
Drug Side Effect (with or without Rash) 2055 |
Itching 4634 |
|
Simple Pruritus: no Cause Found (Especially in Elderly Where it May Simply be Caused by Dry Skin) 2057 |
Itching 4634 |
|
Carcinoma 637 |
Breast Pain 4640 |
|
Onset of Puberty 780 |
Breast Pain 4640 |
|
Lactation and/or Galactocoele 782 |
Breast Pain 4640 |
|
Simple Cyst 784 |
Breast Pain 4640 |
|
Trauma 666 |
Breast Pain 4640 |
|
Duct Ectasia 745 |
Breast Lumps in Women 4638 |
|
Fat Necrosis 747 |
Breast Lumps in Women 4638 |
|
Lipoma 749 |
Breast Lumps in Women 4638 |
|
Paget’s Disease of the Nipple 751 |
Breast Lumps in Women 4638 |
|
Galactocoele 753 |
Breast Lumps in Women 4638 |
|
Multiple Cysts 756 |
Breast Lumps in Women 4638 |
|
Spurious Lump (e.g. Palpable Underlying Rib) 758 |
Breast Lumps in Women 4638 |
|
Hypothyroidism 4400 |
Breast Enlargement in Men 4631 |
|
Hyperprolactinaemia 716 |
Breast Enlargement in Men 4631 |
|
Haemodialysis and Chronic Renal Failure 718 |
Breast Enlargement in Men 4631 |
|
Testicular Carcinoma 720 |
Breast Enlargement in Men 4631 |
|
Adrenal Carcinoma 722 |
Breast Enlargement in Men 4631 |
|
Cryptorchidism and other Causes of Hypogonadism 724 |
Breast Enlargement in Men 4631 |
|
Hostile Cervical Mucus 2010 |
Infertility 4625 |
|
PCOS 2012 |
Infertility 4625 |
|
Other Causes of Amenorrhoea or Hypomenorrhoea (see Absent Periods) 2014 |
Infertility 4625 |
|
Uterine Fibroids, Polyp 2016 |
Infertility 4625 |
|
Cervical Problems: Inflammation, Polyps, Stenosis 2018 |
Infertility 4625 |
|
Systemic Illness, e.g. Anaemia, Thyroid Disorders 2020 |
Infertility 4625 |
|
Polycythaemia Rubra Vera 1980 |
Flushing 4616 |
|
Hyperthyroidism 712 |
Flushing 4616 |
|
Drug/Alcohol Interaction: Metronidazole, Disulfiram 1982 |
Flushing 4616 |
|
Mitral Valve Disease (Malar Flush) 1984 |
Flushing 4616 |
|
Hyperglycaemia and Hypoglycaemia 1986 |
Flushing 4616 |
|
Epilepsy (Aura) 1988 |
Flushing 4616 |
|
Dumping Syndrome (e.g. after Bariatric Surgery) 883 |
Flushing 4616 |
|
Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder 1958 |
Feeling Tense and Anxious 4612 |
|
Phobias 1961 |
Feeling Tense and Anxious 4612 |
|
Drug Side Effect (e.g. in the Early Stages of SSRI Treatment) 1963 |
Feeling Tense and Anxious 4612 |
|
Hyperthyroidism 712 |
Feeling Tense and Anxious 4612 |
|
Drug/Alcohol Use or Withdrawal 1965 |
Feeling Tense and Anxious 4612 |
|
Somatisation Disorder 1967 |
Feeling Tense and Anxious 4612 |
|
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 1003 |
Feeling Tense and Anxious 4612 |
|
Urinary Tract Infection 231 |
The Febrile Child 4608 |
|
Bronchiolitis 1914 |
The Febrile Child 4608 |
|
Croup 1220 |
The Febrile Child 4608 |
|
Common Viral Exanthems (e.g. Chickenpox, Roseola, Hand, Foot and Mouth, Fifth Disease) 1916 |
The Febrile Child 4608 |
|
Appendicitis 197 |
The Febrile Child 4608 |
|
Cellulitis (Especially Orbital) and other Significant Skin Infections (e.g. Abscess, Scalded Skin) 1918 |
The Febrile Child 4608 |
|
Glandular Fever 1921 |
The Febrile Child 4608 |
|
Post-Immunisation 1923 |
The Febrile Child 4608 |
|
Giardiasis 1926 |
The Febrile Child 4608 |
|
Structural Heart Disease (e.g. Valvular Problem, Cardiomyopathy) 1269 |
Palpitations 4592 |
|
Thyrotoxicosis (Combination of Sinus Tachycardia and Increased Awareness Even if Ventricular Ectopics are Absent) 1271 |
Palpitations 4592 |
|
Menopause (Due to Sudden Vasodilation) 1273 |
Palpitations 4592 |
|
Atrial Fibrillation (AF – Various Causes, e.g. IHD, Mitral Valve Disease, Alcohol) 1275 |
Palpitations 4592 |
|
Iatrogenic (e.g. Digoxin, Nifedipine) 1277 |
Palpitations 4592 |
|
Atrial Flutter 1279 |
Palpitations 4592 |
|
Dumping Syndrome (e.g. after Bariatric Surgery) 883 |
Palpitations 4592 |
|
Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) 5280 |
Palpitations 4592 |
|
Bronchiectasis 1157 |
Coughing up Blood 4580 |
|
Mitral Stenosis 1243 |
Coughing up Blood 4580 |
|
Polyarteritis Nodosa 1245 |
Coughing up Blood 4580 |
|
Tuberculosis 760 |
Coughing up Blood 4580 |
|
Tumour of Larynx or Trachea 1247 |
Coughing up Blood 4580 |
|
Peripheral Neuropathy (Various Causes) 1880 |
Falls with No Loss of Consciousness 4586 |
|
Lack of Concentration (Tripping over Mats, etc.) 1882 |
Falls with No Loss of Consciousness 4586 |
|
Visual Disturbance 1884 |
Falls with No Loss of Consciousness 4586 |
|
Acute Alcohol Intoxication and Chronic Alcohol Misuse 1886 |
Falls with No Loss of Consciousness 4586 |
|
Cardiac Arrhythmias 1888 |
Falls with No Loss of Consciousness 4586 |
|
Any Cause of Vertigo (e.g. Vestibular Neuritis, Ménière’s Disease) or Non-specific Dizziness (e.g. Anaemia) 4574 |
Falls with No Loss of Consciousness 4586 |
|
Hypoglycaemic Episodes 1893 |
Falls with No Loss of Consciousness 4586 |
|
Dementia 1895 |
Falls with No Loss of Consciousness 4586 |
|
Drugs: Alcohol, Tricyclic Antidepressants, Pilocarpine 1846 |
Excessive Sweating 4584 |
|
Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal 1848 |
Excessive Sweating 4584 |
|
Shock/Syncope 1850 |
Excessive Sweating 4584 |
|
Intense Pain 1852 |
Excessive Sweating 4584 |
|
Hyperhidrosis 1854 |
Excessive Sweating 4584 |
|
Other Infections (e.g. TB, HIV, Endocarditis, Brucellosis, Lyme Disease) 1856 |
Excessive Sweating 4584 |
|
Cardiac Structural Lesion (e.g. Aortic Stenosis, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Stenosis) 1825 |
Episodic Loss of Consciousness 4582 |
|
Micturition and Cough Syncope 1827 |
Episodic Loss of Consciousness 4582 |
|
Sleep Apnoea 1829 |
Episodic Loss of Consciousness 4582 |
|
Valsalva-Induced Syncope (e.g. Weightlifting) 1831 |
Episodic Loss of Consciousness 4582 |
|
Pseudoseizures 1833 |
Episodic Loss of Consciousness 4582 |
|
Otitis Media or Externa 1795 |
Crying Baby 4577 |
|
Severe Nappy Rash and/or Inflamed Foreskin 1797 |
Crying Baby 4577 |
|
Gastroenteritis 199 |
Crying Baby 4577 |
|
UTI 1799 |
Crying Baby 4577 |
|
After Immunisation 1801 |
Crying Baby 4577 |
|
Respiratory Distress: Severe Bronchiolitis, Chest Infection, Croupy Cough 1803 |
Crying Baby 4577 |
|
GORD 518 |
Crying Baby 4577 |
|
Pertussis 1214 |
Cough in Children 4563 |
|
Recurrent Viral Wheeze 1216 |
Cough in Children 4563 |
|
Multi-Trigger Wheeze 1218 |
Cough in Children 4563 |
|
Croup 1220 |
Cough in Children 4563 |
|
Inhaled Foreign Body 1206 |
Cough in Children 4563 |
|
GORD 518 |
Cough in Children 4563 |
|
Psychogenic 1202 |
Cough in Children 4563 |
|
The Spondyloarthritides (e.g. Ankylosing Spondylitis, Reiter’s Syndrome) 1768 |
Back Pain 4573 |
|
Neoplastic Disease of the Spine (Usually Secondaries), Myeloma 1770 |
Back Pain 4573 |
|
Duodenal Ulcer/Acute Pancreatitis 1773 |
Back Pain 4573 |
|
Depression and Anxiety States 1775 |
Back Pain 4573 |
|
Vertebral Fracture (Often Compression Fracture associated with Osteoporosis) 1777 |
Back Pain 4573 |
|
Anxiety/Nervous TIC (Common, but Rarely Presented to the GP) 1733 |
Abnormal Movements 4565 |
|
Muscle Fasciculation (e.g. Benign Fasciculation, Motor Neurone Disease) 1735 |
Abnormal Movements 4565 |
|
Simple Childhood Tics (Common, but Infrequently Presented) 1737 |
Abnormal Movements 4565 |
|
Dystonias (e.g. Writer’s Cramp, Blepharospasm, Spasmodic Torticollis) 1739 |
Abnormal Movements 4565 |
|
Periodic Leg Movements During Sleep 1741 |
Abnormal Movements 4565 |
|
Foot Drop (Peroneal Nerve Atrophy) 1706 |
Abnormal Gait in Adults 4561 |
|
Multiple Sclerosis 1586 |
Abnormal Gait in Adults 4561 |
|
Spinal Nerve Root Pain (Especially L5 and S1) 1708 |
Abnormal Gait in Adults 4561 |
|
Cauda Equina Syndrome 1710 |
Abnormal Gait in Adults 4561 |
|
Myasthenia Gravis 1712 |
Abnormal Gait in Adults 4561 |
|
Smoking (Including Passive Smoking) 1186 |
Cough in Adults 4557 |
|
Lung Tumour (Primary or Secondary) 1188 |
Cough in Adults 4557 |
|
Rhinitis 1190 |
Cough in Adults 4557 |
|
GORD 518 |
Cough in Adults 4557 |
|
LVF 1192 |
Cough in Adults 4557 |
|
Bronchiectasis 1157 |
Cough in Adults 4557 |
|
Aspiration (e.g. Post Stroke) 1194 |
Cough in Adults 4557 |
|
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) 1676 |
Facial Ulcers and Blisters 4555 |
|
Ulcerating Malignant Melanoma and Lentigo Maligna (Hutchinson’s Freckle) 1678 |
Facial Ulcers and Blisters 4555 |
|
Drugs (e.g. Barbiturates) 1680 |
Facial Ulcers and Blisters 4555 |
|
Acne Excoriée 1620 |
Facial Ulcers and Blisters 4555 |
|
Ulcerating Dental Sinus 1682 |
Facial Ulcers and Blisters 4555 |
|
Bronchiectasis 1157 |
Chronic Shortness of Breath 4551 |
|
Recurrent Pulmonary Emboli 1159 |
Chronic Shortness of Breath 4551 |
|
Bronchial Carcinoma with Lobar Collapse 1161 |
Chronic Shortness of Breath 4551 |
|
Pleural Effusion 1112 |
Chronic Shortness of Breath 4551 |
|
Aortic Stenosis 888 |
Chronic Shortness of Breath 4551 |
|
Chronic Hyperventilation 1163 |
Chronic Shortness of Breath 4551 |
|
Bacterial Parotitis 1651 |
Facial Swelling 4553 |
|
Cellulitis (Including Orbital) 1653 |
Facial Swelling 4553 |
|
Masseteric Hypertrophy (Caused by Bruxism) 1655 |
Facial Swelling 4553 |
|
Dental Cyst 1658 |
Facial Swelling 4553 |
|
Myxoedema 848 |
Facial Swelling 4553 |
|
Herpes Zoster (May be Swelling Rather Than Blistering Initially) 1660 |
Facial Swelling 4553 |
|
Chloasma 1610 |
Facial Rash 4549 |
|
Sycosis Barbae 1612 |
Facial Rash 4549 |
|
Drug Side Effect: Especially Phototoxicity 1614 |
Facial Rash 4549 |
|
Infection (e.g. Herpes Zoster and Simplex, Cellulitis, Chickenpox, Slapped Cheek) 1616 |
Facial Rash 4549 |
|
Allergic Eczema 1618 |
Facial Rash 4549 |
|
Acne Excoriée 1620 |
Facial Rash 4549 |
|
Post Inflammatory Hypo- or Hyperpigmentation 1622 |
Facial Rash 4549 |
|
Pityriasis Alba 1624 |
Facial Rash 4549 |
|
Petechiae from Coughing/Vomiting/Straining 1627 |
Facial Rash 4549 |
|
Other Generalised Skin Diseases (e.g. Psoriasis, Vitiligo) 1629 |
Facial Rash 4549 |
|
Pleurisy (e.g. From Pneumonia or Pulmonary Embolus) 1135 |
Chest Pain 4545 |
|
Peptic Ulcer 179 |
Chest Pain 4545 |
|
Biliary Colic 195 |
Chest Pain 4545 |
|
Shingles 422 |
Chest Pain 4545 |
|
Mastitis 778 |
Chest Pain 4545 |
|
Bornholm Disease 1137 |
Chest Pain 4545 |
|
Cluster Headache (Periodic Migrainous Neuralgia) 1576 |
Facial Pain 4547 |
|
Temporal Arteritis 949 |
Facial Pain 4547 |
|
Parotid: Mumps, Abscess and Duct Obstruction (Stone/Tumour) 1578 |
Facial Pain 4547 |
|
Upper Cervical Spondylosis 1580 |
Facial Pain 4547 |
|
Mandibular or Maxillary Osteitis or Cyst 1582 |
Facial Pain 4547 |
|
Cellulitis 1584 |
Facial Pain 4547 |
|
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion 1558 |
Sudden Loss of Vision 4543 |
|
Retrobulbar (Optic) Neuritis 1560 |
Sudden Loss of Vision 4543 |
|
Retinal Detachment 1474 |
Sudden Loss of Vision 4543 |
|
Temporal Arteritis 949 |
Sudden Loss of Vision 4543 |
|
Posterior Uveitis 1491 |
Sudden Loss of Vision 4543 |
|
Pneumothorax 1108 |
Acute Shortness of Breath 4541 |
|
Pulmonary Embolism 1110 |
Acute Shortness of Breath 4541 |
|
Pleural Effusion 1112 |
Acute Shortness of Breath 4541 |
|
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) 838 |
Acute Shortness of Breath 4541 |
|
Lobar Collapse (Tumour) 1114 |
Acute Shortness of Breath 4541 |
|
Ectropion 1446 |
Itchy or Irritating Eyes or Eyelids 4535 |
|
Entropion 1532 |
Itchy or Irritating Eyes or Eyelids 4535 |
|
Eczema of the Eyelids 1534 |
Itchy or Irritating Eyes or Eyelids 4535 |
|
Effect of Contact Lenses or Solutions 1536 |
Itchy or Irritating Eyes or Eyelids 4535 |
|
Iatrogenic (Oral or Local Medication) 4539 |
Itchy or Irritating Eyes or Eyelids 4535 |
|
Foreign Body (Though Usually Presents with Pain and Redness) 1540 |
Itchy or Irritating Eyes or Eyelids 4535 |
|
Chronic Otitis Media 1079 |
Vertigo 4532 |
|
Drugs: Salicylates, Quinine, Aminoglycosides 1081 |
Vertigo 4532 |
|
Acute Alcohol Intoxication (Common, but Unlikely to Present to the GP) 1083 |
Vertigo 4532 |
|
Neurological Conditions (e.g. CVA, Multiple Sclerosis [MS], Syringobulbia, Cerebellar, Tumours) 1085 |
Vertigo 4532 |
|
Epilepsy 1088 |
Vertigo 4532 |
|
Choroidoretinitis 1508 |
Gradual Loss of Vision 4533 |
|
Optic Neuritis (in MS) 1510 |
Gradual Loss of Vision 4533 |
|
Paget’s Disease of the Skull 1512 |
Gradual Loss of Vision 4533 |
|
Retinitis Pigmentosa 1514 |
Gradual Loss of Vision 4533 |
|
Intraorbital or Intracranial Tumours 1516 |
Gradual Loss of Vision 4533 |
|
Temporal Arteritis 949 |
Flashes, Floaters and Transient Visual Disturbance 4529 |
|
Vasovagals and Orthostatic Hypotension (Commonly Cause the Symptom but Rarely Present with it) 1476 |
Flashes, Floaters and Transient Visual Disturbance 4529 |
|
Vitreous Haemorrhage 1479 |
Flashes, Floaters and Transient Visual Disturbance 4529 |
|
Medication (e.g. Transient Blurred Vision with Anticholinergics, Blue Tinge to Vision with Sildenafil) 1481 |
Flashes, Floaters and Transient Visual Disturbance 4529 |
|
Poorly Controlled Diabetes 1483 |
Flashes, Floaters and Transient Visual Disturbance 4529 |
|
TIA 1485 |
Flashes, Floaters and Transient Visual Disturbance 4529 |
|
Optic Neuritis 1487 |
Flashes, Floaters and Transient Visual Disturbance 4529 |
|
Chronic Excess Alcohol Intake (Thiamine Deficiency: Korsakoff’s Syndrome) 1047 |
Memory Loss 4527 |
|
Subarachnoid Haemorrhage 1049 |
Memory Loss 4527 |
|
Other Thiamine Deficiency: Malabsorption, Carcinoma Stomach, Hyperemesis Gravidarum 1051 |
Memory Loss 4527 |
|
Transient Global Amnesia 1054 |
Memory Loss 4527 |
|
Fugue States and Psychogenic Amnesia 1056 |
Memory Loss 4527 |
|
Tumour of Third Ventricle or Hypothalamus 1058 |
Memory Loss 4527 |
|
Periorbital Oedema (e.g. Orbital Cellulitis, Herpes Zoster, Angio-oedema, Nephrotic Syndrome, Insect Bite) 4522 |
Eyelid Problems 4521 |
|
Ectropion 1446 |
Eyelid Problems 4521 |
|
Entropion (May be Secondary Trichiasis) 1448 |
Eyelid Problems 4521 |
|
Eczema (Seborrhoeic, Allergic) 1450 |
Eyelid Problems 4521 |
|
Ptosis (Congenital, Oculomotor Nerve Palsy, Horner’s Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Senile, Myotonic Dystrophy) 4524 |
Eyelid Problems 4521 |
|
Muscular Problems (Myokymia, Blepharospasm) 1454 |
Eyelid Problems 4521 |
|
Low Testosterone in Men 1019 |
Loss of Sex-Drive 4488 |
|
Hypothyroidism 4400 |
Loss of Sex-Drive 4488 |
|
Antihypertensive Treatment in Men 1021 |
Loss of Sex-Drive 4488 |
|
Hyperprolactinaemic Drugs in Men (e.g. Phenothiazines, Haloperidol) 1023 |
Loss of Sex-Drive 4488 |
|
Anti-Androgenic Drugs in Men (e.g. Cimetidine, Finasteride) 1025 |
Loss of Sex-Drive 4488 |
|
Anti-Androgenic Drugs in Women (e.g. Cyproterone) 1027 |
Loss of Sex-Drive 4488 |
|
Mononeuropathy (e.g. Diabetes, MS) 4501 |
Double Vision 4490 |
|
Orbital Disease (Usually Associated with Pain and Proptosis) and after Surgery (Scarring Limiting Globe Movement) 4504 |
Double Vision 4490 |
|
Guillain–Barré Syndrome 1119 |
Double Vision 4490 |
|
Palsy of Third, Fourth or Sixth Cranial Nerves due to Intracranial Space-occupying Lesion (Haemorrhage, Tumour, Aneurysm, Abscess, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis) 4506 |
Double Vision 4490 |
|
Myasthenia Gravis 1712 |
Double Vision 4490 |
|
Monocular Diplopia: Early Cataract, Irregularity of Corneal Surface (e.g. Post Trauma or Inflammation) 4508 |
Double Vision 4490 |
|
Episcleritis 1414 |
Acutely Red And Painful Eye 4486 |
|
Scleritis 1416 |
Acutely Red And Painful Eye 4486 |
|
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca 1418 |
Acutely Red And Painful Eye 4486 |
|
Trauma: Contusion and Penetrating Wound, Burns (Arc Eye and Chemical) 1420 |
Acutely Red And Painful Eye 4486 |
|
Orbital Cellulitis 1422 |
Acutely Red And Painful Eye 4486 |
|
Menopausal Flushes and Sweats 987 |
Insomnia 4482 |
|
Nocturia 989 |
Insomnia 4482 |
|
External Problems (e.g. Snoring Partner, Children who Disturb Parental Sleep) 991 |
Insomnia 4482 |
|
Biorhythm Disruption: Jet Lag and Shift Work 993 |
Insomnia 4482 |
|
Respiratory Problems: Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Left Ventricular Failure (LVF) Commonest 995 |
Insomnia 4482 |
|
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal 997 |
Insomnia 4482 |
|
Other Medical Problem, e.g. Restless Legs Syndrome or Gord 999 |
Insomnia 4482 |
|
After a Sudden Loud Noise (e.g. Gunfire) 1388 |
Tinnitus 4483 |
|
Head Injury (Especially Basal Skull Fracture) 1390 |
Tinnitus 4483 |
|
Impacted Wisdom Teeth and TMJ Dysfunction 1392 |
Tinnitus 4483 |
|
Drugs: Aspirin Overdose, Loop Diuretics, Aminoglycosides, Quinine 1394 |
Tinnitus 4483 |
|
Hypertension and Atherosclerosis 1396 |
Tinnitus 4483 |
|
Any Acute Febrile Illness (Common Cause of Headache but Usually Presents with Other Symptoms) 939 |
Headache 4476 |
|
Iatrogenic (e.g. Analgesic Abuse, Calcium Antagonists, Nitrates) 941 |
Headache 4476 |
|
Chronic Daily Headache 943 |
Headache 4476 |
|
Fatigue/Sleep Deprivation (Especially in Parents) 945 |
Headache 4476 |
|
Trigeminal, Sphenopalatine and Occipital Neuralgias 947 |
Headache 4476 |
|
Temporal Arteritis 949 |
Headache 4476 |
|
Post-Concussional Syndrome 951 |
Headache 4476 |
|
Menstrual Migraines (10%–14% of Women) 953 |
Headache 4476 |
|
Sleep Apnoea (Causes Morning Headaches) 955 |
Headache 4476 |
|
Orgasm Headache 957 |
Headache 4476 |
|
Other Specific Headache Syndromes (e.g. Hemicrania Continua, Ice-Pick Headache) 959 |
Headache 4476 |
|
Cholesteatoma 1320 |
Ear Discharge 4478 |
|
Trauma: Often a Result of Over-Vigorous Attempts to Clean the Ear 1366 |
Ear Discharge 4478 |
|
Bullous Myringitis (Otitis Externa Haemorrhagica) 1368 |
Ear Discharge 4478 |
|
Infection with Foreign Body (Insects, Beads in Toddlers) 1370 |
Ear Discharge 4478 |
|
Liquefying Excess Earwax 1373 |
Ear Discharge 4478 |
|
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction 1336 |
Earache 4473 |
|
Dental Abscess 1338 |
Earache 4473 |
|
Impacted Molar 1340 |
Earache 4473 |
|
Trigeminal Neuralgia 1343 |
Earache 4473 |
|
Ear canal Eczema/Seborrhoeic Dermatitis 1345 |
Earache 4473 |
|
Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis Externa 1348 |
Earache 4473 |
|
Severe Metabolic Disturbance of any Cause 910 |
Hallucinations 4469 |
|
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy 476 |
Hallucinations 4469 |
|
Cerebral Space-Occupying Lesion 913 |
Hallucinations 4469 |
|
Psychotic Depression 915 |
Hallucinations 4469 |
|
Bereavement Reaction 917 |
Hallucinations 4469 |
|
Hypoxia 919 |
Hallucinations 4469 |
|
Ménière’s Disease 1073 |
Deafness 4467 |
|
Otosclerosis 1301 |
Deafness 4467 |
|
Noise Damage to Cochlea 1304 |
Deafness 4467 |
|
Barotrauma 1306 |
Deafness 4467 |
|
Viral Acoustic Neuritis 1308 |
Deafness 4467 |
|
Large Nasal Polyps or Nasopharyngeal Tumour 1310 |
Deafness 4467 |
|
Drugs: Streptomycin, Gentamicin, Aspirin Overdose 1312 |
Deafness 4467 |
|
Acute Intoxication: Drugs/Alcohol 873 |
Dizziness (for Vertigo - see Vertigo) 4465 |
|
Effects of Chronic Alcohol Misuse 875 |
Dizziness (for Vertigo - see Vertigo) 4465 |
|
Cardiac Arrhythmia 877 |
Dizziness (for Vertigo - see Vertigo) 4465 |
|
Any Severe Systemic Disease 879 |
Dizziness (for Vertigo - see Vertigo) 4465 |
|
Anaemia 881 |
Dizziness (for Vertigo - see Vertigo) 4465 |
|
Dumping Syndrome (e.g. after Bariatric Surgery) 883 |
Dizziness (for Vertigo - see Vertigo) 4465 |
|
Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) 5280 |
Dizziness (for Vertigo - see Vertigo) 4465 |
|
Alcohol Withdrawal or Intoxication 840 |
Acute Confusion 4463 |
|
Cerebral Infection 842 |
Acute Confusion 4463 |
|
Electrolyte Imbalance and Uraemia 844 |
Acute Confusion 4463 |
|
Iatrogenic (e.g. Digoxin, Diuretics, Steroids and Opiates) 846 |
Acute Confusion 4463 |
|
Myxoedema 848 |
Acute Confusion 4463 |
|
Drug Abuse 851 |
Acute Confusion 4463 |
|
Trauma (Including Non-Accidental Injury) 691 |
Rectal Bleeding in Children 4449 |
|
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) 374 |
Rectal Bleeding in Children 4449 |
|
Meckel’s Diverticulum 215 |
Rectal Bleeding in Children 4449 |
|
Intussusception 250 |
Rectal Bleeding in Children 4449 |
|
Haemorrhoids (in Older Children) 693 |
Rectal Bleeding in Children 4449 |
|
Villous Adenoma 673 |
Rectal Bleeding in Adults 4447 |
|
Trauma 666 |
Rectal Bleeding in Adults 4447 |
|
Anticoagulant Therapy 676 |
Rectal Bleeding in Adults 4447 |
|
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 245 |
Rectal Bleeding in Adults 4447 |
|
Colonic Carcinoma 678 |
Rectal Bleeding in Adults 4447 |
|
Levator Ani Syndrome 646 |
Anorectal Pain 4445 |
|
Crohn’s Disease 648 |
Anorectal Pain 4445 |
|
Coccydynia 650 |
Anorectal Pain 4445 |
|
Descending Perineum Syndrome 652 |
Anorectal Pain 4445 |
|
Prostatitis 654 |
Anorectal Pain 4445 |
|
Ovarian Cyst or Tumour 656 |
Anorectal Pain 4445 |
|
Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome 658 |
Anorectal Pain 4445 |
|
Warts 624 |
Anal Swelling 4443 |
|
Sebaceous Cyst 626 |
Anal Swelling 4443 |
|
Sentinel Pile 628 |
Anal Swelling 4443 |
|
Infected Pilonidal Sinus 630 |
Anal Swelling 4443 |
|
Poor Hygiene 574 |
Anal Itching 4440 |
|
Recurrent or Chronic Diarrhoea 576 |
Anal Itching 4440 |
|
Perianal Warts 578 |
Anal Itching 4440 |
|
Streptococcal Perianal Infection in Children 580 |
Anal Itching 4440 |
|
Trauma from Sexual Practices: Anal Intercourse and Foreign Body Insertion 582 |
Anal Itching 4440 |
|
Faecal Incontinence, Including Liquid Faecal Seepage Round Impacted Stool 584 |
Anal Itching 4440 |
|
Psoriasis 586 |
Anal Itching 4440 |
|
Secondary to Underlying Diabetes 588 |
Anal Itching 4440 |
|
Anorectal Carcinoma 591 |
Anal Itching 4440 |
|
Chemical Irritation: Defaecation after a Very Spicy Meal (Commonly Experienced, Rarely Presented in Practice), Bubble Baths, Soaps, Sexual Lubricants 594 |
Anal Itching 4440 |
|
Feeding Mismanagement (Overfeeding) 549 |
Vomiting in Infants 4438 |
|
Pyloric Stenosis 551 |
Vomiting in Infants 4438 |
|
Intussusception 250 |
Vomiting in Infants 4438 |
|
Other Causes of Bowel Obstruction 553 |
Vomiting in Infants 4438 |
|
Swallowed Blood (Nose Bleeds Obvious, Haemoptysis Less So) 520 |
Vomiting Blood 4434 |
|
Foreign Body or Mediastinal Tumour Perforating Oesophagus and Aorta (Including Aneurysm) 522 |
Vomiting Blood 4434 |
|
Haemobilia (Blood in Bile) 524 |
Vomiting Blood 4434 |
|
Ingested Poisons: Corrosive Acid and Alkali, Arsenic 527 |
Vomiting Blood 4434 |
|
Blood Dyscrasias (e.g. Thrombocytopenia, Leukaemia, Haemophilia, Aplastic Anaemia) 529 |
Vomiting Blood 4434 |
|
Hyper- and Hypoglycaemia 486 |
Vomiting 4432 |
|
Intestinal Obstruction 160 |
Vomiting 4432 |
|
Pyelonephritis 209 |
Vomiting 4432 |
|
Ureteric Calculus 488 |
Vomiting 4432 |
|
Migraine 490 |
Vomiting 4432 |
|
Medication (e.g. Antibiotics and Cytotoxics) 492 |
Vomiting 4432 |
|
Infant Colic (Which is Assumed to Cause Abdominal Pain) 454 |
Recurrent Childhood Abdominal Pain 4428 |
|
Cow’s Milk Protein Intolerance (in Infants) 456 |
Recurrent Childhood Abdominal Pain 4428 |
|
Crohn’s and Coeliac Disease 458 |
Recurrent Childhood Abdominal Pain 4428 |
|
Duodenal Ulcer (DU) 460 |
Recurrent Childhood Abdominal Pain 4428 |
|
Irritable Bowel Syndrome 370 |
Recurrent Childhood Abdominal Pain 4428 |
|
Diabetes Mellitus 462 |
Recurrent Childhood Abdominal Pain 4428 |
|
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura 254 |
Recurrent Childhood Abdominal Pain 4428 |
|
Hydronephrosis, Renal Stones and Ureteric Reflux 464 |
Recurrent Childhood Abdominal Pain 4428 |
|
Meckel’s Diverticulum 215 |
Recurrent Childhood Abdominal Pain 4428 |
|
Gynaecological Causes (e.g. Ectopic Pregnancy, PID, Ruptured or Torted Ovarian Cyst) 424 |
Loin Pain 4424 |
|
Gastrointestinal Causes (e.g. Appendicitis, Biliary Colic) 426 |
Loin Pain 4424 |
|
Other Urological Causes in Men (e.g. Epididymitis, Prostatitis) 428 |
Loin Pain 4424 |
|
Pelvi-Ureteric Obstruction 430 |
Loin Pain 4424 |
|
Radicular Pain (e.g. from Osteoarthritis or Disc Prolapse) 432 |
Loin Pain 4424 |
|
Drug Related, e.g. Antibiotics, Nsaids, Bisphosphonates 386 |
Epigastric Pain 4422 |
|
Pancreatitis (Acute or Chronic) 388 |
Epigastric Pain 4422 |
|
Muscular 390 |
Epigastric Pain 4422 |
|
Peritonitis (Perforated Du or Carcinoma) 392 |
Epigastric Pain 4422 |
|
Carcinoma of the Stomach 394 |
Epigastric Pain 4422 |
|
Gastric Ulcer 396 |
Epigastric Pain 4422 |
|
Oesophageal Spasm 398 |
Epigastric Pain 4422 |
|
Aerophagy 400 |
Epigastric Pain 4422 |
|
Lactose Intolerance (Typically Following a Bout of Gastroenteritis in Babies) 366 |
Diarrhoea in Children 4419 |
|
Faecal Impaction (Causing Overflow Diarrhoea) 368 |
Diarrhoea in Children 4419 |
|
Irritable Bowel Syndrome 370 |
Diarrhoea in Children 4419 |
|
Coeliac Disease 155 |
Diarrhoea in Children 4419 |
|
Other Gastrointestinal Infections, e.g. Giardia 372 |
Diarrhoea in Children 4419 |
|
Lactose Intolerance 333 |
Diarrhoea in Adults 4415 |
|
Chronic Infection: Amoebiasis, Giardiasis, Hookworm 335 |
Diarrhoea in Adults 4415 |
|
Bowel Neoplasia 337 |
Diarrhoea in Adults 4415 |
|
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease 339 |
Diarrhoea in Adults 4415 |
|
Excess Alcohol 341 |
Diarrhoea in Adults 4415 |
|
Toddler Diarrhoea 343 |
Diarrhoea in Adults 4415 |
|
Coeliac Disease 155 |
Diarrhoea in Adults 4415 |
|
Poor Fluid Intake 4394 |
Constipation 4385 |
|
Acquired Megacolon, e.g. Chronic Laxative Abuse, Neurological Problems, Scleroderma 4396 |
Constipation 4385 |
|
Diverticulosis (with or without Stricture) 4398 |
Constipation 4385 |
|
Hypothyroidism 4400 |
Constipation 4385 |
|
Carcinoma of Rectum or Colon 4402 |
Constipation 4385 |
|
Gallstones 302 |
Chronic/Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Adults 4377 |
|
Hydronephrosis 304 |
Chronic/Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Adults 4377 |
|
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia 306 |
Chronic/Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Adults 4377 |
|
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 245 |
Chronic/Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Adults 4377 |
|
Ureteric Colic 308 |
Chronic/Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Adults 4377 |
|
Spinal Arthritis 310 |
Chronic/Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Adults 4377 |
|
Coeliac Disease (Commoner than Traditionally Thought: 1 in 300 Adults) 312 |
Chronic/Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Adults 4377 |
|
Constipation (Common Cause but Only Occasionally Presents) 274 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy 4373 |
|
Ectopic Pregnancy (1/250 Pregnancies) 276 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy 4373 |
|
Appendicitis (1/1000 Pregnancies) 278 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy 4373 |
|
Red Degeneration of Fibroid 280 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy 4373 |
|
Torsion/Rupture of Ovarian Cyst or Tumour 282 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy 4373 |
|
Functional/IBS 233 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Children 4357 |
|
Stress/Malingering (e.g. School Problems, Bullying) 235 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Children 4357 |
|
Gastritis/GORD/Peptic Ulcer 237 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Children 4357 |
|
Mesenteric Adenitis 239 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Children 4357 |
|
Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) 363 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Children 4357 |
|
Muscular Strain 243 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Children 4357 |
|
Cholecystitis (May Follow Biliary Colic, but Pain is Constant and Fever Present) 203 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Adults 152 |
|
Diverticulitis 205 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Adults 152 |
|
Acute or Subacute Bowel Obstruction (Adhesions, Carcinoma, Strangulated Hernia, Volvulus) 207 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Adults 152 |
|
Pyelonephritis 209 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Adults 152 |
|
Muscular Wall Pain 211 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Adults 152 |
|
Pancreatitis 213 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Adults 152 |
|
Meckel’s Diverticulum 215 |
Acute Abdominal Pain in Adults 152 |
|
Coeliac Disease 155 |
Abdominal Swelling 10 |
|
Ascites (Itself has many causes) 157 |
Abdominal Swelling 10 |
|
Intestinal Obstruction 160 |
Abdominal Swelling 10 |
|
Ovarian Mass (Cyst or Malignant Tumour) 162 |
Abdominal Swelling 10 |
|
Carcinoma of Stomach or Colon 164 |
Abdominal Swelling 10 |
|
Hepatomegaly (Various Causes) 166 |
Abdominal Swelling 10 |