Category: Health guides

Actinic keratosis is a thickening of the surface layer of the skin as a result of excessive sun exposure. As such, it is common on sun exposed areas of the body. 

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Cannabis is a plant that is processed into many different forms as a recreational drug.  It works by stimulating cannabinoid receptors around the body creating a relaxing and happy feeling in the user.

Scarlet fever is a common infection in children aged between 2 and 8.  
The condition is a bacterial illness and is associated with a high temperature, sore throat, a red strawberry like tongue and flu like symptoms.

Paracetamol is a commonly and freely available pain killer used for mild to moderate pain.   

Otitis media is the term used to describe redness and swelling (or inflammation) of the internal workings of the ear that sit behind the ear drum.   

Otitis externa is the term used by health care professionals to describe redness and swelling (or inflammation) of the external canal of the ear.

Heart failure is a serious condition where your heart cannot pump blood effectively, causing a lack of oxygen to reach your body’s organs and tissues.

Folate (or folic acid or vitamin B9) is a chemical that is found in food and is needed by humans for growth and maintenance of our bodies.  

Diarrhoea is the passing of liquid or loose stools (poo) with increased frequency of need to open the bowels.  This may also be associated with increased amount of stool passed.  Diarrhoea is not a diagnosis but is a symptom of a problem.