kianoush-h / symptom_checker

A web-based tool where users can input symptoms to receive basic AI-generated responses. Built using Flask, HTML, and CSS for educational purposes. Remember, this project is not meant for real medical advice—always consult professionals for accurate health information.

# Health Symptom Checker

Welcome to the Health Symptom Checker project! This project allows users to input their symptoms and receive basic AI-generated responses based on the entered symptoms.

## Getting Started

### Prerequisites

- Python (3.6+ recommended)
- Flask (install using `pip install Flask`)

### Installation

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/your-username/health-symptom-checker.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd health-symptom-checker

3. Install project dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Run the Flask application:

   python app.py

2. Open your web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:5000/ to use the symptom checker.

3. Enter up to five symptoms in the provided fields and click "Diagnose."

4. The application will display the entered symptoms and provide a basic AI-generated response based on the symptoms.

Note: This is a simple demonstration and should not be used for actual medical diagnosis. Consult a medical professional for accurate health-related advice.

Customization

• You can modify the AI responses by editing the ai_responses dictionary in the app.py file.

• To change the color theme, update the color values in the style.css file inside the static folder.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions or improvements, feel free to submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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