Symptoms: causes, conditions, and when to see a doctor in Georgia

Hair

Hair loss Losing up to 100 hairs a day is normal, but a thinning part, receding temples and bald patches are reasons to see a doctor. Here are the causes in women, men and children.

Eyes

Blurred vision Vision can fade slowly or suddenly, in one eye or both. Here is what causes blurriness, when it is dangerous, and how an eye exam in Georgia works.

Red eyes Red eyes can come from pink eye, allergies, tired eyes or a more serious problem. Here is what discharge, itching and pain can mean, what to do for a child and when to see an eye doctor urgently.

Head

Dizziness Dizziness can come from blood pressure, the inner ear, migraine, anaemia and other causes. Here is how to describe it, what to do at home and when to see a doctor urgently.

Headache Headaches come from tiredness and stress, migraine, a cold and, less often, serious illness. Here are the types, what to do at home and when to see a doctor urgently.

Stomach

Abdominal pain Where abdominal pain is and how it feels hints at which organ may be involved and how urgent it is. Here is what pain on the right, left, low down, in women and radiating to the back can mean.

Bloating Bloating, gas and rumbling are most often tied to food but can signal digestive trouble. Here is bloating after eating, with constipation, with diarrhea, in women and in children, and when to see a doctor.

Constipation Constipation is most often tied to diet and habits but can sometimes signal illness. Here is constipation in adults, in a child, in pregnancy, with pain and blood, and when not to put off a visit.

Diarrhea Loose stool is most often a gut infection, but there are other causes. Here is diarrhea with vomiting, fever, blood, in a child and lasting long, and when not to wait.

Heartburn Burning behind the breastbone after meals and at night is usually reflux, but it can sometimes hide a heart problem. Here are the causes, self-help and the signs not to wait on.

Jaundice Yellow skin and eyes, dark urine and pale stools are signs that need a doctor. Here is what can cause jaundice in adults and newborns and what to do before your visit.

Nausea and vomiting Nausea and vomiting can come from a gut infection, gastritis, pregnancy, migraine and more. Here is what to do, why dehydration is the main risk and when not to wait.

Hand (palm)

Joint pain Joint pain can come from an injury, wear, inflammation or infection. Here is what morning stiffness, swelling, a hot joint and pain in several joints may mean, and when to get help.

Skin

Acne Acne is inflammation of the oil glands, not a sign of dirty skin. Here is what to know about pimples on the face, back and chest, in teenagers and women, and when a dermatologist is needed.

Dry skin Dry skin feels tight, flakes and itches. Most often it comes from washing habits, climate and skin care, but sometimes dermatitis or a metabolic condition is behind it. Here is what helps and when to see a doctor in Georgia.

Itchy skin Itching can come from dry skin or a bite, or it can signal an allergy, a skin condition or even a liver problem. Here is when you should not just put up with it and which doctor to see in Georgia.

Skin rash A rash can be a reaction to a new cream or heat, or a sign of an allergy or infection. Here is what to look for alongside it and which doctor to see in Georgia, for an adult or a child.

Warts Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus and can appear on the hands, soles, face and genital area. Here are the types, what you can do yourself and when to see a doctor.

Knee

Knee pain Knee pain can follow an injury or come from a worn joint, inflammation or overuse. Here is what pain when walking, on stairs, with swelling, clicking or a locked knee may mean, and when to get help.

Urinary bladder

Painful urination Pain or burning when you pee is most often tied to a urinary tract infection, but there are other causes. Here is what it can mean in women and men, with blood in the urine or a fever, and when to get help.

Back

Back pain Pain in the lower back, between the shoulder blades or spreading down the leg is more often muscular, but sometimes it is a spine or organ problem. Here are the causes and when to see a doctor.

Ear, nose and throat

Ear pain An ear can hurt from an infection, a cold, water in the ear, and sometimes because of teeth, the jaw or the throat. Here is ear pain in adults and children, discharge, hearing loss and urgent signs.

Runny nose A runny nose is usually viral and clears up in 1 to 2 weeks, but it can also be allergic, bacterial or long-lasting. Here is how to tell them apart and which doctor to see in Georgia.

Sore throat A sore throat is most often caused by a virus, but strep throat and rarer causes exist. Here is what pain on swallowing, without a fever, in a child and on one side can mean, and when you need a doctor urgently.

Chest and lungs

Cough A cough can be dry or wet, short-lived or lingering, in adults or in children. Here are the common causes, night cough, cough with a fever and the signs that mean you need a doctor rather than home care.

Women's health

Irregular periods Periods may come less than every 35 days or more often than every 21, run late, be very light or very heavy. Here are the possible causes, warning signs and which doctor to see.

Vaginal discharge Every woman has vaginal discharge, and most often it is normal. Here is how it looks different with an infection: color, smell, itching, blood, and when to book a gynecologist or get urgent care.

Other

Animal bite After a dog, cat or wild animal bite, wash the wound right away and see a doctor the same day: they will assess the risk of rabies and tetanus. Here are the first steps and the warning signs.

Fever A temperature of 38 °C or above is most often caused by an infection, but not always. Here is what counts as a high temperature, how it differs in adults and children, and when to see a doctor.

Swollen lymph nodes Swollen lymph nodes most often react to an infection, but there are other causes. Here is what it means in the neck, armpit and groin or in a child, and when to see a doctor.

Weakness and fatigue Constant weakness and tiredness are most often linked to sleep, stress or a recent infection, but sometimes anaemia, thyroid disease or diabetes is behind them. Here is when to see a doctor.