Symptom Guides: What It Could Be & Which Specialist to See in Singapore
Not sure which doctor to see? Start with your symptom. Each guide explains the common causes, the red-flag signs that need urgent attention, and which specialist in Singapore to consult — with links to our verified doctor directories. You can also browse every guide by area of health in Health topics.
In an emergency, call 995. Go to A&E or call 995 now for severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of a stroke (face drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech), severe bleeding, or sudden collapse. These guides are for general information and do not replace medical advice.
Chest, heart, lungs & circulation
- Chest Pain in Singapore: Causes & When to Worry
- Shortness of Breath: Causes & When to Worry
- Ankle Swelling: Causes & When to Worry
- Leg Pain When Walking: Causes & When to Get Help
- Coughing Up Blood (Haemoptysis): Causes & When to Worry
- Wheezing: Causes, Asthma vs COPD & When to Worry
- Fainting & Blackouts: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Cold Hands & Feet: Causes & When to See a Doctor
Digestive & abdominal
- Abdominal Pain in Singapore: Causes & When to Worry
- Bloating: Causes, Red Flags & When to See a Doctor
- Constipation in Adults: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Blood in Stool: Causes, Red Flags & When to Worry
- Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia): Causes and When to Act
- Yellow Skin or Eyes (Jaundice): Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Loss of Appetite: Causes and When to See a Doctor
- Vomiting Blood (Haematemesis): Causes & When It’s an Emergency
- Diarrhoea: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Nausea & Vomiting: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Excessive Gas & Flatulence: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Anal Itching (Pruritus Ani): Causes & When to See a Doctor
Urinary, prostate & men’s health
- Blood in Urine (Haematuria): When to See a Doctor
- Frequent Urination: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Painful Urination (Dysuria): Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Urinary Incontinence in Singapore: Types, Causes & Treatment
- Erectile Dysfunction in Singapore: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Blood in Semen (Haematospermia): Causes and When to See a Doctor
Women’s health
- Irregular Periods: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Pelvic Pain in Women: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Breast Lump: Should You Be Worried? A Guide
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Causes and When to See a Doctor
- Painful Sex in Women (Dyspareunia): Causes and When to See a Doctor
- Excessive Hair Growth in Women (Hirsutism): Causes and When to See a Doctor
Bones, joints & muscles
- Knee Pain: Causes, Red Flags & When to Get Help
- Shoulder Pain: Causes, Red Flags & When to Get Help
- Hip Pain: Causes, Red Flags & When to Get Help
- Heel & Foot Pain: Causes, Red Flags & When to Get Help
- Hand & Wrist Pain: Causes & When to Get Help
- Joint Pain & Swelling: Causes & When to Worry
- Muscle Cramps: Causes & When to See a Doctor
Brain, nerves & head
- Persistent Headache: Causes & When to Worry
- Numbness & Tingling in Singapore: Causes & Red Flags
- Memory Problems: When to See a Doctor in Singapore
- Dizziness & Lightheadedness: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Hand Tremor & Shaking: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Muscle Weakness: Causes & When to See a Doctor
Eyes & vision
- Blurred Vision in Singapore: Causes & When It’s an Emergency
- Red Eye: Causes, Red Flags & When to Seek Eye Care
- Itchy Eyes: Causes & When to See an Eye Specialist
- Double Vision (Diplopia): Causes & When It’s an Emergency
- Eye Pain: Causes & When to See a Doctor
Ear, nose, throat & mouth
- Ear Pain in Singapore: Causes & When to See an ENT
- Nosebleed (Epistaxis) in Singapore: First Aid & When to See a Doctor
- Lump in the Throat (Globus): Causes & When to See ENT
- Neck Lump in Singapore: Causes & When to Get It Checked
- Mouth Ulcers: Causes, Red Flags & When to See a Doctor
- Jaw Pain & TMJ: Causes, Red Flags & When to Seek Care
- Persistent Sore Throat: Causes & When to See a Doctor
Skin, hair & sweating
- Skin Rash in Adults: Causes & When to Worry
- Itchy Skin All Over: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Hair Loss in Singapore: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Excessive Sweating: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Lump Under the Skin: Causes & When to See a Doctor
General & whole-body
- Persistent Fatigue: Causes & When to Worry
- Unexplained Weight Loss: Causes and When to Worry
- Night Sweats: Common Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Swollen Lymph Nodes: Causes and When to Get Checked
- Easy Bruising & Bleeding: When to See a Doctor
- Excessive Thirst: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Unintentional Weight Gain: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Swollen Face & Puffy Eyes: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Fever in Adults: Causes & When to See a Doctor
Other symptoms
- Ankle Pain: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Blocked Nose and Nasal Congestion: Causes and When to See a Doctor
- Burning Feet: Causes and When to See a Doctor
- Difficulty Walking and Loss of Balance: Causes and When to Worry
- Ear Discharge: Causes and When to See a Doctor
- Gallbladder Pain: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Groin Pain: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Increased Appetite (Always Hungry): Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Indigestion (Dyspepsia): Causes and When to See a Doctor
- Itchy Scalp: Causes and When to See a Doctor
- Loss of Smell (Anosmia): Causes and When to See a Doctor
- Lower Back Pain: Causes and When to See a Doctor
- Muscle Aches & Body Aches: Causes & When to See a Doctor
- Stiff Neck: Causes and When to Worry
- Watery Eyes (Excessive Tearing): Causes and When to See a Doctor
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