Is there a way to add other types of symptoms to the app?

I love the health app, but would love to track symptoms that are not listed in the app itself.

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 6, 2023 10:38 AM

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Jan 6, 2023 10:48 AM in response to FeathersBlack

You probably need to ask Apple to add them.

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But don't hold your breath, unless turning blue is one of the symptoms you want to track.

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