Orientation tool
Your symptoms, the right specialist
Click on the body area, identify your symptoms and quickly find the doctor to consult. 60+ symptoms, 15 specialties.
Emergency signs — call 141 (SAMU) without delay
Severe chest pain + radiating to arm/jaw
→ SAMU 141 IMMEDIATELY (possible heart attack)
Difficulty speaking / sudden facial palsy
→ SAMU 141 (possible stroke — FAST test)
Severe breathlessness + calf pain
→ A&E (possible pulmonary embolism)
Vomiting blood / black stools
→ A&E within hours
Child <3 months + fever >38°C
→ Paediatric A&E
Head trauma + vomiting / confusion
→ SAMU 141
By body area
Select the area to see symptoms and specialist.
Head & brain
- •Headaches
- •Migraines
- •Dizziness
- •Memory loss
Neurologist →
Eyes
- •Blurred vision
- •Eye pain
- •Conjunctivitis
- •Reduced acuity
Ophthalmologist →
Ears
- •Ear pain
- •Tinnitus
- •Hearing loss
- •Dizziness
ENT →
Mouth & teeth
- •Toothache
- •Gingivitis
- •Mouth ulcers
- •Bad breath
Dentist →
Chest & lungs
- •Chest pain
- •Breathlessness
- •Chronic cough
- •Palpitations
Cardiologist →
Abdomen
- •Stomach pain
- •Reflux
- •Constipation
- •Diarrhoea
Gastroenterologist →
Bones & joints
- •Back pain
- •Osteoarthritis
- •Sprains
- •Tendinitis
Orthopaedist →
Skin
- •Eczema
- •Acne
- •Mole
- •Hair loss
Dermatologist →
Pelvic area (women)
- •Painful periods
- •Discharge
- •Pregnancy
- •Contraception
Gynaecologist →
Pelvic area (men)
- •Prostate
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Urinary burning
Urologist →
Mental health
- •Anxiety
- •Depression
- •Insomnia
- •Burnout
Psychiatrist →
Metabolic
- •Chronic fatigue
- •Weight gain/loss
- •Thirst
- •Thyroid
Endocrinologist →
Common scenarios
Frequent symptom combinations and recommended orientation.
| Symptoms | Possible cause | Who to see | Urgency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever + sore throat + fatigue | Tonsillitis, flu, COVID | GP or telehealth | Non-urgent 24-48h |
| Headache + neck stiffness + fever | EMERGENCY — possible meningitis | SAMU 141 | 🚨 EMERGENCY |
| Right abdominal pain + fever + nausea | Possible appendicitis | A&E or rapid GP | ⏱️ Urgent <12h |
| Severe period pain + infertility | Possible endometriosis | Gynaecologist | Non-urgent |
| Breathlessness + wheezing + night cough | Poorly controlled asthma | Pulmonologist | Within 7 days |
| Sadness + insomnia > 2 weeks | Depressive episode | Psychiatrist or psychologist | Non-urgent but important |
Frequently asked questions
Does this symptom checker replace a doctor?+
Absolutely not. This tool is purely educational and informational. It does not provide a diagnosis nor prescribe anything. It helps identify which specialist to see for your symptoms. Any diagnosis requires a clinical exam by a doctor.
When to go to A&E vs see a doctor?+
A&E 141/15: severe chest pain, stroke (speech, paralysis), serious trauma, vomiting blood, severe breathing difficulty, loss of consciousness, seizures. GP: prolonged fever, symptoms > 48h, moderate pain. Specialist: persistent specific symptoms.
Telehealth or in-person?+
Telehealth is fine for: prescription renewal, health advice, mild symptoms, minor issues, orientation. In-person is required for: localised pain needing palpation, examinations (auscultation, BP, tests), first consultation, dental or eye problems, minor surgery, vaccination.
How do I describe my symptoms to the doctor?+
Be precise: When did it start? Intensity 1-10? What aggravates/relieves it? Associated symptoms? Family history? Medications taken? The QPRCS method is helpful: Quality, Provocation, Region, Chronology, Severity.