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Your Body Sends Signals — Don’t Ignore Them

Unexplained fatigue, pain, or skin changes can be easy to dismiss. But when symptoms affect several parts of your body, they may share a common cause. Take a few minutes to check your symptoms and start a more informed conversation with your doctor.

Many conditions can affect more than one system in your body — including your nerves, heart, kidneys, gut, or skin. Because these symptoms often appear at different times, it’s easy to think they’re unrelated.

 

Common symptoms may include:

  • Tingling or burning sensations in hands or feet
  • Fatigue, dizziness, or shortness of breath
  • Swelling in legs or ankles, or changes in urination
  • Abdominal pain, bloating, or diarrhoea
  • Unexplained rashes or small dark-red skin spots
  • Hearing or vision changes

 

Recognising patterns across your symptoms is the first step towards understanding your health and getting the care you deserve.

Why It Matters

When a condition affects multiple systems, it can take years to recognise the full picture. Early identification means earlier management — and better outcomes.

This symptom checker helps you connect the dots and prepare for a conversation that could change the course of your health journey.

How It Works

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Answer a Few Simple Questions

Tell us about your symptoms — even if they seem minor or unrelated.

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Review Your Personalised Summary

Get an easy-to-read report showing how your symptoms may relate across different body systems.

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Download and Discuss

Bring your summary to your next appointment. It helps you and your doctor see the bigger picture.

Don’t wait for clarity — take the first step now.

Start the Symptom Checker

🔒 Your answers are secure and private. This tool helps you take control of your health with confidence.

FAQ

Is this a diagnosis?

No. The symptom checker helps you track and communicate your symptoms clearly but does not diagnose conditions.

Why is genetic testing important?

It can help identify the underlying cause of symptoms affecting multiple systems, enabling earlier and more targeted care.

Where can I go for specialist support?

Ask your doctor about referral to a neurology, nephrology, cardiology, or genetics department, or a national centre specialising in inherited metabolic diseases.

Why Do So Many People Wait So Long for a Diagnosis?

Multi-system diseases can mimic many more common conditions. Symptoms like fatigue, pain, or digestive problems are often treated separately — without recognising they might share the same root cause.

People also adapt to chronic discomfort, assuming their symptoms are “normal” or just part of ageing. For rare or inherited conditions, even healthcare professionals may not immediately suspect a genetic link.

Awareness and communication are key. By clearly noting patterns and sharing them with your doctor, you help make invisible symptoms visible.

A person in thoughtful consultation with a healthcare professional about symptoms.

Unlock Your Health Blueprint: The Power of Genetic Testing

Understanding your genetic makeup can provide crucial insights into inherited health conditions, guiding diagnosis, treatment, and proactive care for you and your family.

Why Genetic Testing Matters

Some health conditions, especially those that affect several organ systems, can be inherited. Genetic testing helps identify the underlying cause, confirm or rule out a condition, and inform personalized treatment choices.

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Accurate Diagnosis

Pinpoint the exact genetic mutation causing symptoms.

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Informed Treatment

Tailor medical interventions based on genetic findings.

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Family Insights

Assess risk for relatives and plan for the future.

Empowerment

Gain control over your health journey with knowledge.

When Your Doctor May Refer You:

If a genetic condition is suspected, your doctor might recommend the following tests:

  • Enzyme or Biomarker Tests: To detect specific deficiencies or markers.
  • Genetic Sequencing: To identify mutations linked to inherited disorders.
  • Family Screening: To assess the risk for biological relatives.

Specialist Care & Centres of Excellence

For symptoms involving multiple organs, consulting a specialist or a multidisciplinary centre is often beneficial. Here are common specialists:

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Neurology

Nerve pain, tingling, balance problems.

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Cardiology

Palpitations, chest discomfort, breathlessness.

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Nephrology

Kidney function concerns, swelling, protein in urine.

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Dermatology

Skin changes or persistent rashes.

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Gastroenterology

Abdominal pain, nausea, digestive issues.

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Genetics/Metabolic Medicine

Assessment of possible inherited or enzyme-related conditions.

Many hospitals feature dedicated centres or multidisciplinary clinics for rare and metabolic disorders. Your GP or specialist can facilitate a referral.

Leading Centres in Illinois

In the state of Illinois, these renowned centres provide comprehensive care for rare, multi-system disorders:

  1. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
  2. Northwestern Medicine Clinical Genetics & Genomics (via Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Symptom Questionnaire

Choose the body areas you notice symptoms

Symptom questionnaire (~ 5 min)

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Details

Add per-area details (symptoms, frequency, triggers).

History

Is this present in your family? Add history/notes for each selected area.

Your Report is Ready

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FAQ

Is this a diagnosis?

No. The symptom checker helps you track and communicate your symptoms clearly but does not diagnose conditions.

Why is genetic testing important?

It can help identify the underlying cause of symptoms affecting multiple systems, enabling earlier and more targeted care.

Where can I go for specialist support?

Ask your doctor about referral to a neurology, nephrology, cardiology, or genetics department, or a national centre specialising in inherited metabolic diseases.

Why Do So Many People Wait So Long for a Diagnosis?

Multi-system diseases can mimic many more common conditions. Symptoms like fatigue, pain, or digestive problems are often treated separately — without recognising they might share the same root cause. People also adapt to chronic discomfort, assuming their symptoms are “normal” or just part of ageing. For rare or inherited conditions, even healthcare professionals may not immediately suspect a genetic link.

Where to find leading centres in Illinois?

These renowned centres provide comprehensive genetic and metabolic care:
1. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
2. Northwestern Medicine Clinical Genetics & Genomics (Feinberg School of Medicine)

Who is volv and what we will do with your data?

At Volv Global, we combine advanced AI in healthcare with real-world data (RWD) to deliver transformative solutions for rare and difficult-to-diagnose disease patients. Our proprietary methodology for machine learning in healthcare technology enables: – Detecting rare diseases faster and more accurately – Generating real-world evidence (RWE) for clinical trials and regulatory submissions – Optimising the patient journey with data-driven insights – Reducing time and costs in drug development and market access By partnering with Volv Global, pharmaceutical innovators, healthcare providers, and policymakers gain the tools to make smarter, faster, and more impactful decisions across the entire healthcare ecosystem.