By Symptoms

Functional Medicine symptom list

Dr Daniela Mo and Lynda Mallinson excel at determining the fundamental reasons underlying the symptoms their patients are experiencing, through applying functional medicine.

The practice of Functional Medicine requires that careful attention be paid to the details that make up YOU.

A standard first joint appointment in our Clinic will last on average up to 3 hours, significantly longer than the standard medical evaluation. This extra time provides us the luxury of being able to take a complete history, review past medical records and perform a physical exam. It may seem a long appointment, but it is surprising how quickly it seems to pass. Patients often tell us that this is the first time they have been able to “tell their story as a whole”, the first time they have been truly  “heard”.

After gathering this crucial information, we will work together to determine the underlying causes for your health challenges.

Together, we will generate a timeline of your life, which will incorporate family history, health history, and the significant events which have affected you during your lifetime.

This is essential for determining the root causes of your conditions and symptoms. We will then create a personalised “map” of treatment that will enable you to restore and optimise your health.

This treatment plan could incorporate many facets, including laboratory evaluation, a customised nutritional plan, supplements and/or appropriate medications and lifestyle recommendations.

Symptoms may be any number of the following: 

Skin

Eczema
Psoriasis
Folliculitis
Itchy and dry skin
Acne
Change in colour
Poor wound healing
Rashes
Hair loss

Lungs

Chest congestion
Asthma, bronchitis
Recurring chest infections

Mind

Mood disorders
Cognitive impairment
Sadness, irritability, anxiety, insomnia
Poor memory
Confusion, poor comprehension
Poor concentration
Poor physical coordination
Difficulty in making decisions
Brain fog

Digestive tract

Nausea, vomiting
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Bloated feeling
Belching, passing gas
Heartburn
Intestinal/stomach pain
Heartburn/indigestion
Reflux

Mouth/Throat

Chronic coughing
Gagging, frequent need to clear throat
Chronic sore throat, hoarseness, loss of voice
Swollen or discoloured tongue, gums, lips
Recurrent mouth ulcers
Loss of taste

Male symptoms

Impotence / erectile dysfunction
Decreased libido
Infertility
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate)

Other chronic symptoms

Chronic fatigue
Low energy
Chronic pain
Hair loss
Muscular and Joint pains

Weight

Binge eating / drinking
Craving certain foods
Excessive weight
Compulsive eating
Water retention
Underweight
Unable to lose weight
Gaining weight for no clear reason

Eye

Watery/itchy eyes
Swollen, red, sticky eyelids
Bags or dark circles under eyes
Dry eyes

Heart

Irregular or skipped heartbeat
Rapid or pounding heartbeat
Blood pressure disorders

Head

Headaches/Migraines
Faintness
Dizziness
Insomnia
Difficulty sleeping
Excessive need for sleep

Nose

Stuffy nose
Sinus problems
Hay fever
Excessive mucus formation

Female symptoms

Irregular periods
Heavy bleeding
Menstrual pain and cramps
Infertility
Breast tenderness
Low libido
Hirsutism
Flushing, sweats and menopausal symptoms

Ear

Itchy ears
Earaches, ear infections
Drainage from ears
Ringing in ears, hearing loss