unexplained weight loss

Hyperthyroidism: An overactive thyroid gland accelerates the body's metabolic rate, leading to rapid weight loss despite a normal or increased appetite. Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin deficiency or resistance prevents the body from absorbing glucose, forcing it to burn fat and muscle for energy. Malabsorption or Gastrointestinal Disorders: Conditions like coeliac disease or inflammatory bowel disease impair nutrient absorption in the gut, leading to weight loss. Occult Malignancy: Unintentional weight loss can be an early systemic sign of underlying oncological processes requiring urgent investigation.

Full body blood test — Provides a comprehensive baseline screen including blood counts, organ function, and metabolic markers to identify systemic causes. Thyroid function panel — Directly evaluates thyroid hormone levels to rule out hyperthyroidism as a primary metabolic driver of weight loss. HbA1c (diabetes) — Screens for undiagnosed diabetes by measuring average blood glucose levels over the past three months. GP consultation — Essential for a detailed physical examination, history taking, and coordinating targeted diagnostic imaging or specialist referrals.

Severe abdominal pain, persistent nausea, or vomiting Change in bowel habits lasting more than 3 weeks, or blood in the stool Persistent fever, night sweats, or severe fatigue New, unexplained lumps, lymph node swelling, or difficulty swallowing Shortness of breath or chronic cough

No. It's a triage tool that suggests possible causes and the tests that would help narrow them down. Every real diagnosis and prescription at Aafiyah is made by a British-trained GP after a proper consultation.

Yes. Your symptom text is used to fetch triage information and stored anonymously as a shareable page. No personal or medical details (name, ID, contact) are attached.

If you describe red-flag symptoms — chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, heavy bleeding, anaphylaxis or suicidal thoughts — the result page shows an urgent-care banner. Call 999 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.

It's trained on public clinical patterns and is useful for common symptom clusters. It is not perfect and it does not replace a doctor — treat it as a well-read friend, not a physician.

Yes — every result page has a WhatsApp button pre-filled with your symptom summary and the suggested tests, so our reception can book you in with the right prep in place.