Wait and see:
- in general practice a very high proportion of undiagnosed conditions will resolve spontaneously
- reviewing after a few days may clarify the picture (if ill, don't delay and bear in mind time before presenting)
- holding fire reduces time given to self-limiting conditions, avoids unnecessary investigations, referrals and emergency admissions and may reduce the patient's anxiety induced by reacting precipitately
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