About OpenSymptom

Understand symptoms, act wisely.

Our Mission

OpenSymptom provides clear, accessible, and educational information about common health symptoms. We believe that understanding your symptoms is the first step toward making informed decisions about your health and knowing when to seek professional medical care.

What We Do

We create easy-to-understand guides about common symptoms, written in plain English for a general US audience. Each article covers:

• What the symptom feels like and common patterns
• Possible causes, from benign to serious
• When to seek medical attention
• General self-care tips (not medical advice)
• Frequently asked questions

What We're Not

OpenSymptom is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.We do not:

• Diagnose conditions
• Prescribe treatments or medications
• Provide personalized medical advice
• Replace the need to see a healthcare provider

Our Commitment to Quality

All content on OpenSymptom is:

• Based on information from reputable medical sources (NIH, CDC, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, MedlinePlus)
• Written in clear, accessible language
• Reviewed for accuracy and clarity
• Regularly updated to reflect current understanding
• Focused on US audiences and healthcare context

Editorial Standards

We maintain strict editorial standards to ensure our content is trustworthy and helpful. Learn more about our process in our Editorial Policy.

Advertising

OpenSymptom may display advertisements to support our operations. Advertising does not influence our editorial content. Learn more in our Advertising Disclosure.

Contact Us

Have questions, suggestions, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Visit our Contact page to get in touch.