Minor Illness and Common Complaints
- Abdominal pain
- Acne
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Asthma
- Back pain
- Bites
- Breathing difficulties
- Burns and scalds
- Chest pain
- Flu symptoms
- Cold sores
- Conjunctivitis
- Constipation
- Contraception - emergency
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Drug reaction
- Ear problems
- Eczema
- Eye problems
- Fainting
- Falls
- Fungal infections
- Hand foot and mouth
- Headache - acute
- Head injury
- IBS
- Indigestion
- Ingrowing toenail
- Leg pain
- Menstruation problems
- Neck pain
- Oedema/swollen ankles
- Palpitations
- Piles
Our triage nurses have had specialist training in common ailments and holds a daily clinic. The following is a list of conditions that the nurse is able to give you advice or treatment (including antibiotics if these are necessary). You can also get further advice from http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/checksymptomshttp://
You may telephone and make an appointment with her for any of the ailments listed below.
Ear nose and throatSore throat
Sinusitis
Cough, colds, flu & other minor illness
Cold sores
Fever
Nose bleeds
Hay fever
Mouth ulcers | Skin/Nails & eyesSore eyes
Styes
Rashes
Scabies
Eczema
Warts/verrucae
Bites & stings
Sunburn
Mouth problems
Nail infections
Impetigo
Chicken pox & other childhood illnesses
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AbdomenDiarrhoea & vomiting
Constipation
Urinary infections (UTI)
Cystitis
Threadworms
Balanitis
| Woman's HealthEmergency contraception (unprotected sex)
General contraception
Vaginal discharge
Thrush symptoms
Mastitis
Period problems
Menopausal concerns
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Minor InjuriesBurns
Wounds
Sprains
Injuries (minor) or joint pain due to injury
New back pain | HeadMinor head injuries
Head lice
Itchy scalp |