Can AI diagnose my symptoms?

Receipt · 2026-08-12

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The exact prompt

List the questions a UK clinician would ask about these symptoms, the information worth writing down before an appointment, and the red flags that mean I should stop reading and call 999 or NHS 111 now. Do not tell me what condition I have and do not rank possible causes.

The raw output

# Urgent Action Required - Call 999 Now If:

- Chest pain or pressure
- Severe difficulty breathing or shortness of breath at rest
- Coughing up blood
- Sudden severe headache
- Loss of consciousness or fainting
- Confusion or difficulty speaking
- Severe abdominal or back pain
- Signs of stroke (facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty)
- High fever (>39°C) with severe symptoms
- Any symptom that feels life-threatening

**If in doubt, call 999 rather than waiting**

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# Information to Write Down Before Your Appointment

**Timeline:**
- When did symptoms start?
- Have they been continuous or come and go?
- Are they getting worse, better, or staying the same?

**Symptom details:**
- Exactly where is the pain/discomfort?
- How severe (0-10 scale)?
- What makes it better or worse?
- Any associated symptoms?

**Medical history:**
- Current medications (including doses)
- Allergies
- Previous similar episodes
- Recent illness, travel, or unusual exposures
- Smoking/alcohol use
- Recent stress or changes

**Other information:**
- Recent fever, temperature readings
- Recent infections or illness
- Any weight changes recently
- Sleep quality

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# Questions a UK Clinician Will Ask

*Note: I don't know your specific symptoms, so these are common general questions:*

- When exactly did this start?
- Is it constant or intermittent?
- Any recent fever?
- Any recent illness or infections?
- What medications are you taking?
- Any known allergies?
- Recent travel or unusual exposures?
- Has anything made it better or worse?
- Any other symptoms you haven't mentioned?
- Impact on daily activities?
- Any weight loss or gain?

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**Please share your actual symptoms so I can give more specific guidance.**