Most health worries start with an ordinary symptom, such as a scratchy throat, and the real question is what is likely behind it. This category looks at everyday illness patterns so you can make sense of common complaints without jumping to the worst case. It is small for now, with one guide, and we would rather offer one useful page than pad it.
Where to start
- What causes a sore throat most often? Explains the usual causes and what tends to separate a routine one from a more worrying one.
If a symptom is not settling, the when to see a doctor guides cover the signs that call for outside help.