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When to see your GP Warts and verrucas

Warts and verrucas

See your GP for advice if: you're not sure whether a lump is a wart your GP can usually identify a wart by looking at it pharmacy treatments haven't worked you have a wart on your face don't treat these yourself you have lots of warts or get warts frequently a wart bleeds, changes in appearance, spreads or causes significant pain, distress

Introduction Vasculitis

Vasculitis

Vasculitis means "inflammation of the blood vessels". Inflammation isyour immune system's natural response to injury or infection. It causes swelling, and can help the body deal with invading germs. But in vasculitis, for some reason theimmune system attacks healthy blood vessels, causing them to becomeswollen and narrow. This may be

Treatment Allergy

Allergy

1. The actions that must be undertaken by the patient to begin treatment: The patient should take care to have as little furniture as possible. If possible, the floors should be hardwood. Furniture and other household items must be easily and speedily washable. Doors and windows must close properly. During plant pollination season, windows must

Common Questions Allergy

Allergy

Question 1. What are allergies? Allergy is the term used to define the immunological sensitivity of an individual towards an allergen (an irritating substance which causes  allergies). This may come as a consequence of: The inhalation of allergens Consuming food which may contain allergens Upon entry into the organism, they cause a cascade

Symptoms Allergy

Allergy

Symptoms of an allergic reaction usually develop within a few minutes of being exposed to something you're allergic to, although occasionally they can develop gradually over a few hours. Although allergic reactions can be a nuisance and hamper your normal activities, most are mild. Allergic symptoms Common symptoms of an allergic reaction include:

Allergic Rhinitis Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal Allergies

Consists of mostly symptoms concerning the nose, which come as a consequence of coming in contact with an allergen (dust, pollens, animal hair/fur etc). During inhalation, specific domains of the allergen lodge in the nasal mucous and later diffuse into nasal tissue. Histamine gets secreted in the nasal tissue, which causes itchiness in the

How should I take paracetamol? Paracetamol

Paracetamol

Make sure you take paracetamol as directed on the label or leaflet, or as instructed by a health professional. How much you can take depends on your age, your weight, the type of paracetamol you're taking and how strong it is. For example: Adults can usually take 1 or 2 500mg tablets every 4 to 6 hours, but shouldn't take more than 4g (8 500mg

Can I take paracetamol and ibuprofen together? Paracetamol

Paracetamol

Yes, if you're 16 or over, it's safe to take paracetamol and ibuprofen together as there are no known harmful interactions between these medicines. The advice for children is different. For more information, see -Can I give my child paracetamol and ibuprofen together? Taking both medicines together You can take paracetamol and ibuprofen at the

Diagnosis of acute bronchitis Acute bronchitis

Acute bronchitis

Diagnosing cough bronchitis When acute bronchitis is caused by bacteria, it is called acute bacterial bronchitis. There are several symptoms that may arise due to chronic bronchitis, but what must be said is that not all patients suffering from this condition exhibit all of these symptoms. Bronchitis can manifest without a fever or a headache, and