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Insomnia (grief after spouse death/chronic disease/poor sleep hygiene(playing video games/smoking cannabis)) Other presenting symptoms:  ...

Chlamydia female Other presenting symptoms:   Dysuria (multiple episodes not controlled by nitrofurantoin) Past history and PMAFTOSA:  ...

Bacterial Vaginosis Other presenting symptoms:   Fishy smelly vaginal discharge Greenish copious discharge History of bubble baths,...

Vestibular Neuritis Other presenting symptoms:   3 Vs Acute True vertigo (room spinning around) Nausea Recent fever, flu-like illness...

Bacterial meningitis Other presenting symptoms:   Acute history Seizure Fever, flu like illness Neck stiffness, photophobia, rash Past...

AOM Other presenting symptoms:   Acute ear pain Fever Past history and PMAFTOSA:   Dont forget allergy history Rule out meningitis...

Acoustic neuroma Other presenting symptoms:   DVT+cranial nerve palsy Unilateral chronic hearing loss Balance problems Dizziness Tinnitus...

Acute Glaucoma Other presenting symptoms:   Eye pain Red eye Headache around the eye Nausea, vomiting Haloes Taking...

Septic arthritis Other presenting symptoms:   Fever Hot, Red, Swollen joints  Past history and PMAFTOSA:   Immunocompromised? Social:  ...

Ovarian cancer Other presenting symptoms:   Tummy and pelvic pain Bloating FLAWS Old lady Past history and PMAFTOSA:   Family history...

Acute Appendicitis +/- Peritonitis Other presenting symptoms:   Fever, nausea, vomiting RIF pain radiating to the umbilicus Past history...

Hyponatremia (Oxybutynin/Citalopram/Bendroflumethiazide/Lung cancer) Other presenting symptoms   Mild: Anorexia, headache, nausea,...

Vulval cancer Other presenting symptoms -  Lump or ulcer on vulva Painless, itching/burning/bleeding FLAWS Past history and PMAFTOSA -  P...

Constipation from codeine: Other presenting symptoms -  History of codeine intake for pain (usually after surgery) Rule out intestinal...

Suspected Colorectal Cancer: Other presenting symptoms -  Blood Change in bowel habit Mucus Vomiting Weight loss fever Past history and...

Suspected malignant melanoma Other presenting symptoms   Sometimes itching with a tingling sensation.  Irregular colour Sometimes...

Multiple Myeloma Other presenting symptoms   Back pain Weakness Bleeding gums FLAWS Past history and PMAFTOSA Recurrent infections Social...

Spinal cord compression Other presenting symptoms   Severe progressive bilateral pain in lower limbs Recent onset urinary retention...

GCA Other presenting symptoms:   Sudden vision loss Headache, scalp tenderness, muscle pain Pain on combing hair Past history and...

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