by admin | Jun 24, 2020 | Ailments A-Z
Crohn’s Disease is a severe inflammation of the lower bowel. What to look for abdominal pain diarrhoea.cramps or pain after eatingfever loss of appetite, fatigue, or weight loss In Crohn’s disease, a chronic disorder of the intestines affects...
by admin | Jun 24, 2020 | Ailments A-Z
Coughing is a reflex action of the throat to rid itself of any built up mucus or phlegm. What to look for Coughing is not a disease, however it may indicate respiratory problems. By looking at what is coughed up (mucus, phlegm or blood – the colour and...
by admin | Jun 24, 2020 | Ailments A-Z
A corn is a localised area of hard, horny skin which forms as a result of constant rubbing or pressure. A calluses are larger versions. What to look for Corn… an area of hard, thick skin, which may look a yellow colourCorns between the toes can be soft...
by admin | Jun 24, 2020 | Ailments A-Z
Constipation refers to hard, inadequate, incomplete, or infrequent bowel movements. What to look for hard stools that are difficult or painful to pass.no bowel movements in three days for adults, four days for...
by admin | Jun 24, 2020 | Ailments A-Z
Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctival membrane (the delicate skin which covers the white of the eye underneath the eyelids. What to look for A gritty feeling in the eye, just under the eyelidsBurning itchy eyes that discharge a heavy, sticky...
by admin | Jun 24, 2020 | Ailments A-Z
The common cold is a respiratory infection which is very contagious usually caused by a virus. It is characterised by a slight fever, streaming nasal passage, sore throat and aching joints. What to look for general ‘unwell’ feeling at first and aching jointshead...