Healthcare Symptom Checker

A modern web application that helps users assess their symptoms and find appropriate medical care. Built with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, utilizing the NIH Clinical Tables API for medical data.

Features

🔍 Symptom Assessment

• Real-time symptom search using NIH medical database
• Smart symptom suggestions and auto-complete
• Multi-symptom analysis

🏥 Diagnosis Support

• AI-powered symptom analysis
• Urgency level assessment
• Potential condition matching
• Medical terminology explanations

📍 Healthcare Provider Recommendations

• Severity-based care recommendations
• Facility type suggestions
• Location-based facility finder
• Emergency care guidance

💻 Technical Features

• Modern, responsive UI
• Real-time API integration
• Geolocation support
• Accessible design

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 14 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• Modern web browser

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/healthcare-symptom-checker.git
cd healthcare-symptom-checker

2. Install dependencies

npm install
# or
yarn install

3. Start the development server

npm run dev
# or
yarn dev

4. Open http://localhost:5173 in your browser

Technologies Used

• Frontend Framework: React
• Language: TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Medical Data: NIH Clinical Tables API
• Icons: Lucide React
• State Management: React Context

Project Structure

src/
├── components/        # React components
├── context/          # Context providers
├── services/         # API services
├── types/            # TypeScript definitions
└── lib/             # Utility functions

API Integration

This project uses the NIH Clinical Tables API for medical data:

• Endpoint: https://clinicaltables.nlm.nih.gov/api/conditions/v3
• Documentation: NIH Clinical Tables API Documentation

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details

Disclaimer

This application is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.

Acknowledgments

• NIH Clinical Tables API for medical data
• React and TypeScript communities
• Tailwind CSS for styling utilities
• Lucide for beautiful icons****