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Hair loss - red flag symptoms
Red flag symptoms and possible causes of hair loss, including advice on useful assessments...
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Oedema - red flag symptoms
Red flag symptoms to be aware of when a patient presents with pitting or non-pitting...
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Epigastric pain - red flag symptoms
It is vital to ensure the patient is haemodynamically stable, says Dr Roopa Jaiswal.
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Numbness – red flag symptoms
Red flag symptoms associated with numbness, possible causes and how to approach history...
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Swollen calf - red flag symptoms
When does a swollen calf indicate deep vein thrombosis? What other causes should...
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Erectile dysfunction – red flag symptoms
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a red flag symptom in itself because it can indicate...
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Erythema - red flag symptoms
Red flag symptoms, including signs of Lyme disease, in patients presenting with erythema...
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Tinnitus – red flag symptoms
Tinnitus is a common symptom that can often be treated within primary care. This...
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Tremor - red flag symptoms
Red flag symptoms associated with tremor, possible causes, and when to refer.
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Headache - red flag symptoms
The red flag symptoms in patients presenting with headache, including how different...
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Jaundice - red flag symptoms
Which signs and symptoms are red flags that jaundice may have a serious cause?
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Hallucinations - red flag symptoms
The types of hallucinations and their possible causes, how to assess risk, and advice...
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Haematuria - red flag symptoms
Dr Suneeta Kochhar explores the red flag symptoms that may indicate a serious cause...
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Persistent cough - red flag symptoms
The red flag symptoms that may indicate a more serious cause of a persistent cough,...
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Breast pain - red flag symptoms
An overview of possible causes of breast pain, and red flags to look out for.
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Palpitations - red flag symptoms
What are the red flag symptoms to look out for when patients present with palpitations?
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Widespread joint pain - red flag symptoms
Presentations and red flag symptoms that may alert you to potentially serious conditions...
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Breathlessness - red flag symptoms
The red flags of breathlessness, including possible causes, how to take a comprehensive...
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