Choose your symptom to learn when you can care for yourself at home, when you should see a doctor, and when you must seek emergency care immediately.
Fever is often a sign that the body is fighting an infection, and it usually resolves within a few days.
Most headaches are not dangerous and are related to fatigue, lack of sleep, dehydration, or stress.
Cough is often caused by a cold or viral infection and usually improves within 3 to 4 weeks.
Diarrhea is often caused by gut infection or contaminated food and usually improves within a few days to a week. The most critical step is preventing dehydration.
Chest pain is sometimes muscular or related to the stomach, but it could be a sign of a heart attack. If you are not sure, treat it as an emergency.
Most stomach pains are caused by gas, indigestion, or constipation and resolve on their own.