How to Check Symptoms on WebMD

It has happened to all of us. We have some strange symptoms and find that they aren't quite serious enough to place a call to the doctor. To find out the possible causes of your symptoms, you can log onto WebMD and use their Symptom Checker for a possible diagnosis.

Instructions

1. Head to the WebMD homepage at webmd.com. Once there, click on the "Symptom Checker" icon.

2. Start by providing basic information about yourself. This includes age and gender. You can also fill in the optional zip code field.

3. Click on the part of the body where your symptoms are occurring. You should see a female or male diagram to use. As you scroll over the body, the body part's name will come up.

4. Pick a more specific part of the body. Once you zoom to the general area, you need to select the exact area where the symptoms are occurring.

5. Find your symptoms from the provided list. Each symptom you choose will open a window that asks for more details.

6. Look through possible conditions. WebMD lets you know what conditions are associated with your symptoms. Click through each condition to find out more information.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are experiencing severe symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

• If you need to check symptoms from more than one part of the body, simply zoom out on the body and pick a different area. Your other symptoms will still be saved.

• Do not use any treatment for your suspected condition until you speak to a physician.

Resources

• Find the Symptom Checker on WebMD's homepage.