Symptom Logging

Track how you feel to identify patterns between your diet and symptoms.

Why Log Symptoms?

Identify triggers: What foods cause issues?

Track progress: Are symptoms improving?

Inform healthcare: Share patterns with doctors

Validate changes: Does your new diet help?

Available Symptoms

Digestive

Bloating

Gas

Heartburn

Nausea

Constipation

Diarrhea

Stomach pain

Energy & Mood

Fatigue

Brain fog

Irritability

Anxiety

Low mood

Insomnia

Physical

Headache

Joint pain

Muscle cramps

Skin issues

Swelling

Other

Allergic reactions

Cravings

Custom symptoms

How to Log

From Dashboard

Tap Log Symptom or the symptom widget

Select symptom(s) you're experiencing

Rate severity (mild/moderate/severe)

Add optional notes

Log

From + Button

Tap +

Select Log Symptom

Follow the prompts

Quick Log

If you frequently log the same symptom:

Set up quick symptom buttons

One-tap logging

Available in settings

Adding Details

Severity Scale

Mild: Noticeable but not disruptive

Moderate: Affecting daily activities

Severe: Significantly impacting function

Timing

Log when the symptom:

Started

Is happening now

Peaked

Notes

Add context:

What you were doing

Possible causes

Remedies tried

Finding Patterns

Correlations View

ClapDiet analyzes:

Symptoms vs foods eaten

Time delays (2-24 hours)

Frequency patterns

Symptom Report

Generate a report:

Go to Track > Symptoms > Report

Select date range

See symptom frequency

View food correlations

Share with Doctor

Export your symptom log:

PDF format

Include food log if desired

Professional presentation

Limitations

Not Medical Diagnosis

ClapDiet can show patterns, but:

Correlation ≠ causation

Many factors affect symptoms

Always consult healthcare providers

Confirmation Bias

Be aware:

You might see patterns that aren't real

Elimination diets need proper protocol

Professional guidance recommended

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