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Symptoms you need to stop hiding from your doctor

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Symptoms you need to stop hiding from your doctor

Everyone knows our NHS is stretched and no one wants to waste their doctor's time, but there are some things your GP really wants to know about. This is by no means a comprehensive list but here is my top 10 list of symptoms not to ignore.

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