Common Cold (ARI): How It Progresses, How Long It Lasts, and When It's No Longer a Cold
A cold comes on gradually over 2–3 days and resolves within 1–2 weeks. We explain what happens day by day and when it's time to see a doctor.
Internal Medicine
Internal medicine covers the everyday symptoms people most often bring to a family doctor: colds, flu, fever and lasting fatigue. Here we explain how to tell an ordinary bug from something that needs an exam, and which checkups to have every year. The content is for reference and does not replace a doctor's examination.
Conditions
Chronic Fatigue: Ordinary Tiredness or a Signal from the Body
When fatigue passes after rest, and when it drags on for months and requires examination — we break it down calmly, without panic.
Symptoms
Flu: How It Differs from a Cold and Which Symptoms Are Dangerous
Flu starts abruptly and knocks you off your feet, while a cold creeps up gradually. We explain how not to confuse them, who is at risk of complications, and when to see a doctor immediately.
Elevated Temperature in Adults: Normal Range and When to Worry
What counts as normal, why the body develops a fever, and at what readings and accompanying signs to see a doctor.
Enlarged Lymph Nodes: Why They Swell and When to See a Doctor
Found a tender lump on your neck, under your arm, or in your groin? We explain what an enlarged lymph node usually means, how long it lasts, and which signs require a medical examination.
Prevention
Preventive Checkup: What to Check Even If Nothing Hurts
Why see a doctor when nothing is bothering you, which basic indicators are checked, and how to prepare for a visit to your family doctor.