How to use painkillers effectively
Pain is one of the commonest symptoms you can get. We all suffer pain from time-to-time, I’m suffering some pain
How to: Use painkillers effectively – Dr Norman Swan
Pain is one of the commonest symptoms you can get. We all suffer pain from time-to-time, I’m suffering some pain
Kidney stones – symptoms, causes and treatment
What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are hard crystalline masses of varying shapes and sizes that form on the inside
Coxibs and arthritis pain and inflammation
Coxibs (also known as COX-2 inhibitors) are a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Coxibs, like other NSAIDs, relieve pain
Influenza: self-care
General Information See Your Pharmacist or Medical Professional Treatment Tips Treatment Options More Information General Information Influenza (the flu) is
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic (ongoing) problems with generalised pain, tenderness and muscle stiffness throughout the body, alongside
Shingles: essential facts
9 things you should know about shingles (herpes zoster) People who have had chickenpox (about 90% of adults) can later
Neuropathy in diabetes
What is diabetic neuropathy? Neuropathy in diabetes is also called diabetic nerve damage or diabetic neuropathy. People with diabetes mellitus
Teething: Some signs and treatments
Teething is the process when a baby’s first (primary) teeth emerge through the gums. They usually arrive in a set