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Presenting symptoms that require referral to a doctor
Lungs
Over 40's with: |
Persistent cough for > 3 weeks |
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Recurrent chest infections |
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Coughing up blood |
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Repeat purchases of cough medicines |
Mouth & Throat
Red & white patches on tongue or mouth ulcers for >3 weeks |
Unexplained lump on the neck, lips or mouth |
Repeat purchases of mouth ulcer medicines |
Difficulty swallowing* |
*Immediate referral needed
Head & Neck
Unexplained lump in neck |
Over 45's with: |
Persistent hoarseness for >4 weeks |
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Unexplained ulcers for >3 weeks |
Repeat purchases of lozenges and throat medicines |
Kidneys
Over 45's with: |
Blood in urine |
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Change to toilet habits for >4 weeks |
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Problems peeing |
Breasts
Over 30's with: |
Unexplained lump with or without pain |
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Area of persistent skin changes |
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Unexplained lump in armpit |
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Upper GI
Over 55's with: |
Unexplained weight loss |
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Persistent indigestion/nausea/vomiting for>3 weeks |
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Food sticking on swallowing |
Difficulty swallowing* |
Sores or ulcers for >3 weeks |
Upper abdo pain & weight loss/dyspepsia |
Repeat purchase of indigestion medicines |
*Immediate referral needed
Lower GI
Over 40's with: |
Unexplained weight loss & pain |
Over 50's with: |
Unexplained rectal bleeding |
Over 60's with: |
Changes in bowel habit |
Repeat purchases of haemorrhoid medicines or loperamide |
Skin moles
New moles lasting >4 weeks |
Significant changes on existing moles |
Unexplained Symptoms
Any lumps (painful or not) |
Appetite loss or weight loss |
Fatigue |
Heavy night sweats |
Pain or aching |
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