Diarrhoea and vomiting are common in adults, children and babies. They're often caused by a stomach bug and should stop in a few days. The advice is the same if you have diarrhoea and vomiting together or separately. How to treat diarrhoea and vomiting yourself You can usually treat yourself or your child at home. […]
WHAT IS HIV? HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. If not treated, this virus can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or AIDS. This virus attacks the body’s immune system - specifically your CD4 cells or T-cells which help you fight off infections. With your immune system compromised, you become more susceptible to other infections and […]
Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better by themselves within a week. How to treat a sore throat yourself To help soothe a sore throat and shorten how long it lasts, you can: gargle with warm, salty water (children should not try this) drink plenty of water […]
Buy Asthma Inhalers straight from your pharmacist Your Pharmacist is now qualified to sell you a salbutamol (blue) asthama inhaler after a short consultation in the private consultation room. This is not an NHS service and you will be required to pay for the inhaler, but there is no need for an appointment and provided […]
Many people get dry eyes. It's not usually serious and there are things you can do to help. Check if you have dry eyes You may have dry eyes if your eyes are: itchy sore gritty red blurry sensitive to light more watery than normal Causes of dry eyes You may be more likely to […]
Incontinence pads and other products and devices can make life easier for you if you're waiting for a diagnosis or for a treatment to work. A wide range of products and devices are available for urinary incontinence. They include: pads and pants bed and chair protection catheters and penile sheaths skincare and hygiene products specially […]
HOW DO YOU STOP SMOKING? Recognising the dangers of smoking is the first step to quitting for good. There are several ways to go about kicking the habit, from behavioural therapy to nicotine replacement products. There is no single way for everyone to quit smoking. But it is important to note that, statistically, only between […]
Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection that affects the feet. You can usually treat it with creams, sprays or powders from a pharmacy, but it can keep coming back. Check if you have athlete's foot Symptoms of athlete's foot include: Itchy white patches between your toes. Red, sore and flaky patches on your feet. […]
A dry mouth is rarely a sign of anything serious. There are things you can do to help ease it yourself. See a GP if these don't work or you also have other symptoms. Causes of a dry mouth The main causes of a dry mouth are: dehydration – for example, from not drinking enough, sweating […]
Most people have indigestion at some point. Usually, it's not a sign of anything more serious and you can treat it yourself. How to tell if you have indigestion (dyspepsia) You can have the following symptoms after eating or drinking: heartburn – a painful burning feeling in the chest, often after eating feeling full and […]