Children

Find your symptom checker

Work through the questions to find the most suitable symptom checker for you.

Abdominal pain

Abdominal pain, cramps or discomfort can occur anywhere in your stomach area (between your chest and groin). Get advice and information if you have abdominal pain.

Bites and stings

Bites and stings can cause pain, redness, rashes and even allergic reactions. Discover how to deal with bites and stings from insects, plants and animals.

Breathing problems

If you are experiencing any kind of breathing problem, such as tightness in the chest, coughing, wheezing or breathlessness; find out what to do here.

Burns, scalds and electric shock

How to deal with burns including heat burns, cold burns, electrical burns, scalds and sunburn. Information on pain relief, aftercare and seeking further help.

Colds and flu

For help with the symptoms of colds and flu; including sore throat, blocked nose, aches and pains, fever, high temperature and feeling hot and shivery.

Diarrhoea and vomiting

Picked up a bug or eaten something that didn’t agree with you? Get self care information and further advice on dealing with an upset stomach.

Diabetes

Advice about symptoms and health issues related to type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including high and low blood glucose levels; insulin; medicines for diabetes and problems with testing and monitoring equipment.

Earache

Find out how to deal with the most common types of ear problem including ear infections, earaches and hearing problems.

General illness in children

Help and advice if your child is feeling unwell or has symptoms such as a high temperature, unexplained tiredness or extreme thirst.

Nosebleed

Nosebleeds are quite common, especially in children. Find out how to deal with a nosebleed and how to stop the bleeding.

Rashes and skin problems

Advice about skin problems such as contact dermatitis, dry skin, prickly heat and hives; as well as warts, cold sores, acne and insect bites.

Urinary problems

Common urinary problems include UTIs (urinary tract infections), catheter care, cystitis and problems passing urine (weeing).