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Not sure where to start? Check your symptoms
This is general information, not a diagnosis — any of the symptoms below should be assessed by a doctor; the flagged items warrant same-day or emergency attention. Book a consultation to have your symptoms properly assessed.
Brain & Head Symptoms
Brain Tumour
- Recurrent or worsening headaches
- Nausea or vomiting with headache
- Blurred or double vision
- Weakness or numbness on one side of the body
- Loss of balance or coordination
- Changes in memory, personality or concentration
Brain Aneurysm
- Sudden, “worst headache of my life” Seek urgent care
- Headache that peaks within seconds Seek urgent care
- Sudden loss or disturbance of vision Seek urgent care
- Slurred speech or trouble finding words Seek urgent care
Spine & Nerve Symptoms
Neck (Cervical Spine)
- Persistent neck pain
- Arm pain, numbness or tingling from the neck
- Hand weakness or clumsiness
- Balance or walking difficulties
Lumbar (Lower Back)
- Persistent lower back pain
- Shooting leg pain or sciatica
- Leg weakness or foot drop
- Numbness or tingling in the limbs
- Rapidly worsening leg weakness Seek urgent care
- New bladder or bowel control problems Seek urgent care
- Numbness in the saddle / groin area Seek urgent care
This checker offers general education only and cannot diagnose your condition — it simply points you to relevant information. Any of the symptoms above should be assessed by a doctor; the flagged (red) items warrant same-day or emergency attention.