Chronic headache, blurred vision, dizziness, numbness of hands and feet or any other part of the body. |
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Neurologist (doctor for the brain, spinal cord and nerves). |
Persistent blurred vision, double vision. |
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Ophthalmologist (doctor for the eyes). |
Persistent cough or breathing difficulty or hiccups. |
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Pulmonary specialist (doctor for the lung). |
Chest pains, shortness of breath, strong family history of heart disease. |
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Cardiologist (doctor for the heart). |
Unexplained abdominal (stomach) pains, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, liver problems, hiccups. |
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Gastroenterologist (doctor specializing in disorders of the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, pancreas). |
Persistent weight gain. |
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Endocrinologist (doctor specializing in disease of the glands) or gynecologist (doctor specializing in disease of the uterus, ovaries, and breasts): to be screened for glandular disorders (Cushing’s syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome, thyroid disease). |
Blood disorder (involving red blood cells, white blood cells or platelets) |
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Hematologist/Oncologist (doctor specializing in blood disorders) |
Recurrent urine infections or difficulty with urination. |
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Urologist (doctor specializing in disorders of the prostate and bladder). |
Persistent problems related to muscles and joints. |
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Rheumatologist (doctor specializing in joints and muscles). |
Persistent skin rash or any other disorder of the skin. |
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Dermatologist (doctor for skin diseases). |
Fever, rash, or unexplained cough or other infections. |
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Infectious diseases specialist (doctor for infectious diseases) |
Persistent fatigue (tired feeling) |
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Have your doctor review the whole checklist from the home page to be sure every system is covered. |
Anxiety, irritability, depression |
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Psychiatrist (doctor for brain function) |