COMMON AILMENTS

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indigestion, constipation, diarrhoea, piles, hay fever, head lice, teething, nappy rash, colic, chicken pox, threadworms, sore throat, athlete's foot, conjunctivitis, mouth ulcers, cold sores, acne, dermatitis, verruca, back pain, ingrowing toenails, vaginal thrush, oral thrush, scabies.

Your pharmacist can provide free confidential NHS advice and treatment without you having to make an appointment to see your GP.

Common Medical Problems

Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? We are keen to help patients improve on self help and hope that the following information will offer some insight into that.

By treating yourself at home you could save a trip to the surgery and free up time for the GPs to see patients with more serious health problems.

Read about some of the most effective home treatments on the NHS Choices website for:

Back pain - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/back-pain/
Dermatitis - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contact-dermatitis/
Heartburn - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heartburn-and-acid-reflux/
Indigestion - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/indigestion/
Nasal congestion (blocked nose) - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/catarrh/
Constipation - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/constipation/
Migraines - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/migraine/
Coughs - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cough/
Acne - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acne/
Sprains and strains - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sprains-and-strains/
Headaches - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/headaches/
Earache - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ear-infections/
Diarrhoea - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/
Insect bites - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings/