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Head

Headache Distending pain in the forehead Migraine Vertex headache Occipital headache Head heaviness with a heavy, distending sensation Dizziness and blurred vision Tinnitus Decreased hearing Ear pain Motion sickness with nausea Decreased memory

Face & senses

Dry eyes Blurred vision Red and swollen eyes Eye pain Eyelid twitching Incessant tearing Stuffy nose with obstruction Nosebleed Sore throat Dry throat Hoarseness of voice Facial paralysis with deviation of the mouth Toothache

Neck & shoulder

Neck stiffness Neck pain Stiff neck (from sleeping)Shoulder pain Shoulder stiffness Heaviness in the shoulder Scapular pain Discomfort of the lower jaw

Chest & back

Chest tightness and shortness of breath Palpitations Distending pain in the hypochondriac region Back pain Back stiffness Cough Excessive phlegm Wheezing and shortness of breath Fullness and oppression in the intercostal region

Abdomen & digestion

Stomach pain Abdominal distension Abdominal pain Lower abdominal pain Indigestion Acid regurgitation and heartburn Nausea and vomiting Hiccups Constipation Diarrhea Borborygmus and abdominal distension Periumbilical pain Tenesmus

Limbs & joints

Arm pain Arm numbness Arm weakness Finger numbness Elbow pain Wrist pain Lower limb pain Leg cramps Knee pain Knee soreness and weakness Calf soreness and distension Heel pain Cold hands and feet Sciatica Ankle joint pain Lower limb numbness

Whole body

Generalized fatigue Aversion to cold and cold intolerance Fever Excessive daytime sweating Night sweats Edema Itchy skin Common cold

Emotion & sleep

Insomnia Anxiety and restlessness Low mood Lack of energy Irritability and agitation Panic and restlessness Frequent dreaming Forgetfulness

Urogenital

Frequent urination Enuresis Impotence Seminal emission Irregular menstruation Dysmenorrhea Amenorrhea Abnormal vaginal discharge Acute lumbar sprain Rectal prolapse and uterine prolapse