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It's often difficult to tell the difference between a symptom and a medical condition - do you just have matsmältningsbesvär or is it a magsår? Does your dimsyn have a simple explanation or should you get checked out for typ 2 diabetes? Take a look through the expert information below covering some of the most common medical symptoms, to understand more about the cause of your problem.

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Signs are objective indications of an illness or condition that can be measured or observed by others (e.g. rash, jaundice). Symptoms are subjective experiences reported by the patient that cannot be easily measured (e.g., pain or fatigue).

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Andningssvårigheter

Difficulty breathing is the subjective feeling of being unable to get enough air or having to work too hard to breathe. It can feel like chest tightness, gasping, or an inability to take a full breath. Severe breathing problems require emergency medical attention.

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Bröstsmärta

Chest pain refers to any discomfort, ache, or pressure felt anywhere between the neck and the upper abdomen. While frequently associated with heart issues, it can also originate from respiratory, gastrointestinal, muscular, or psychological conditions.

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Hosta

A cough is a natural reflex to clear your airways of irritants, mucus, or foreign particles. It is usually caused by a viral infection, allergies, or environmental irritants. A cough lasting over three weeks should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

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Yrsel

Dizziness is a broad term describing feelings of faintness, lightheadedness, weakness, or unsteadiness. It can also include vertigo, which is a sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning.

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Feber

A raised temperature is usually a sign of infection. Learn when a fever needs home care and when it’s safer to seek medical attention.

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Huvudvärk

Huvudvärk är mycket vanligt och varierar från milda spänningshuvudvärk till svåra klusterhuvudvärk. De flesta är ofarliga och beror på stress, uttorkning, dålig hållning eller sömnbrist.

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Ledvärk

Painful joints can result from injury, overuse, or arthritis. Learn what causes joint pain and which treatments or exercises can help ease symptoms.

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Lumps and bumps

Lumps or bumps can be alarming. Learn about common causes, what’s harmless, and when to get any changes checked by your doctor.

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Svullnad

Swelling is the enlargement or puffiness of body tissues, primarily caused by inflammation, injury, or an abnormal buildup of fluid. It acts as a protective mechanism that helps isolate damaged areas and initiates the body's natural healing process.

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Trötthet

Tiredness or fatigue is a state of physical, mental or emotional exhaustion characterised by a persistent lack of energy, lethargy and decreased motivation. It is a normal response to exertion or lack of sleep, but chronic fatigue can severely interfere with quality of life.

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Urinary tract symptoms

Pain, urgency, or changes in urine flow? Learn about common urinary symptoms and what they could mean for your health.

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