by admin | Jun 28, 2020 | Ailments A-Z
Blood pressure is pressure in the arteries as the heart pumps blood around the body. What to look for There are generally no symptoms for high blood pressure as the early stages of hypertension may take a few years to develop A higher than normal blood pressure....
by admin | Jun 25, 2020 | Ailments A-Z
A fungal disease which affects many parts of the body, but is particularly likely to affect warm, damp areas. What to look for Dischargeitching and burning in the affected areasinfection in the mouth causes small white patches on the gums, lips and inside the cheeks....
by admin | Jun 25, 2020 | Ailments A-Z
Wind is a build up of excessive gas in the stomach or intestines which can cause cramps and discomfort. What to look for abdominal bloating and pain. belching. flatulence Gas is a normal part of your digestive process, however it can still be painful...
by admin | Jun 25, 2020 | Ailments A-Z
This is a highly infectious bacterial disease characterised by a strange ‘whoop’ sound upon coughing. What to look for a runny nose, cough, mild fever and loss of appetite. conjunctivitisspasms of coughing – with the characteristic ‘whoop’ at the...
by admin | Jun 25, 2020 | Ailments A-Z
What to look for a whistling sound and laboured breathing. Wheezing usually occurs in hayfever sufferers, respiratory infections, bronchitis or emphysema and asthma. Less commonly people who suffer cystic fibrosis...
by admin | Jun 25, 2020 | Ailments A-Z
This is an unappealing yet harmless skin disorder characterised by white patches of skin that have seemingly lost their ability to produce the normal colour of the skin. What to look for White patches of skin usually on exposed areas of the body- can occur...