Fatigue is one of the most common reasons people seek help, and one of the most frequently misunderstood symptoms in healthcare. It is often treated as a vague complaint, attributed to stress, lifestyle, ageing, or insufficient motivation. When investigations return within normal ranges, fatigue is easily dismissed as something to be endured rather than understood….

Digestive symptoms are among the most common complaints people experience, yet they are often treated as minor inconveniences rather than as meaningful clinical signals. Bloating, reflux, constipation, diarrhoea, and abdominal discomfort are frequently managed with dietary adjustments, over-the-counter remedies, or the simple advice to avoid foods that trigger symptoms. While these strategies may reduce discomfort…

Stress is commonly described as an emotional experience. People speak about feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or under pressure, often implying that stress exists primarily in the mind. The body, however, does not experience stress as a thought. It experiences stress as a physiological state. When the body perceives threat, demand, or sustained pressure, a predictable biological…

Pain is commonly understood as a signal of injury. When tissue is damaged, pain draws attention to the problem and encourages protection while healing occurs. In this context, pain is useful and temporary. Once healing is complete, pain should subside. Chronic pain behaves differently. It persists beyond the expected healing period and often remains long…

Many people experience a deep sense of confusion when they feel persistently unwell yet are repeatedly told that nothing is wrong. Blood tests fall within acceptable ranges. Scans show no obvious abnormality. Vital signs appear unremarkable. From a conventional medical perspective, the body seems healthy. From lived experience, it clearly is not. This disconnect often…