We are keen to help patients improve on self help and hope that the following information will offer some insight into that.
Take a look and see if you can improve your own understanding of your health and well-being! Please encourage others to look here too.
Here is a list of ailments that can be safely self managed. You will see that you can take a look via the hyperlink at the other websites which can offer you further information about managing your condition.
Common ailments that can be self managed :
Back Pain: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/back-pain/
Cold Sores: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cold-sores/
Common Cold: Common cold – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Constipation: Constipation – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Diarrhoea: Diarrhoea and vomiting – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Earache: Ear infections – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Hayfever: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Headache: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/headaches/
Influenza: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/
Migraine: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/migraine/
Nappy Rash: How to change your baby’s nappy – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Sinusitis: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sinusitis-sinus-infection/
Thrush: Thrush in men and women – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Cough: Cough – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Period Pain: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/period-pain/
Piles (Haemorrhoids):https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/piles-haemorrhoids/
Headlice: Head lice and nits – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Heart burn and Acid Reflux: Heartburn and acid reflux – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Insect Bites: Insect bites and stings – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Nasal Congestion: Catarrh – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Sore Throat: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sore-throat/
Sprains and Strains: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sprains-and-strains/
Warts and verrucas: Warts and verrucas – NHS (www.nhs.uk)