Salmonella Salmonella food poisoning: symptoms and preventionnetdoctor.co.uk - Jeni Worden Salmonella is a type of bacteria that causes food poisoning. That means if you have it, you'll likely be suffering from diarrhoea, vomiting and a …
Employment How to speak to your boss about your mental healthnetdoctor.co.uk - Lydia Smith It's not always easy to speak to friends and family about a mental health problem, let alone a manager. For many people, this might seem like an …
Blood Vessels Stroke: causes, symptoms and treatmentnetdoctor.co.uk - Joep Perk A stroke can happen to anyone at any time, but certain factors such as smoking, suffering from diabetes or drinking too much alcohol will make you …
Caffeine The different types of tiredness and how to feel less sleepynetdoctor.co.uk - Jackie Lynch Diet and lifestyle play a hugely important part in enhancing or depleting energy levels, but what sort of tired are you? Understanding the weak …
Urinary Incontinence Urinary incontinence treatment tips and preventionnetdoctor.co.uk - Chris Dawson If you find yourself needing a wee very regularly, you could be suffering from incontinence. There are two types of incontinence: stress urinary …
How to treat head lice at homenetdoctor.co.uk - Jenny L. Cook 'Back-to-school' week is hectic for parents and children alike, but it's also a very busy time for head lice, too. As the gates open for the start of …
Antihistamines Fexofenadine (Telfast, Allerga): Dosage instructionsnetdoctor.co.uk - Rita Ghelani (BPharm, MRPharmS) ▪️ For hay fever, your doctor may suggest you take a dose of fexofenadine only when needed to reduce occasional hay fever symptoms. Or they may …
Antihistamines Side effects of fexofenadine (Telfast, Allerga)netdoctor.co.uk - Rita Ghelani (BPharm, MRPharmS) Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects known to be …
Antihistamines All you need to know about taking fexofenadine (Telfast, Allerga)netdoctor.co.uk - Rita Ghelani (BPharm, MRPharmS) Fexofenadine is suitable for adults and children over 6 years. Fexofenadine should be used with caution for elderly people, people with epilepsy or a …
Antihistamines Fexofenadine (Telfast, Allegra): antihistamine for hay fever and urticarianetdoctor.co.uk - Rita Ghelani (BPharm, MRPharmS) Fexofenadine is available as tablets in three strengths – 30mg, 120mg and 180mg. Fexotenadine is a generic medicine, it is available as the brand name …
Management Stress management: how to cope if you're feeling stressednetdoctor.co.uk - Dr Vanessa Moulton We cannot always avoid stress or even change the situations that cause it. What we can do, however, is learn to deal with stress more effectively. …
Radiation Therapy Radiotherapy: benefits and side effects of X-ray cancer treatmentnetdoctor.co.uk - Dr Roger Henderson Radiotherapy, like chemotherapy, is a form of cancer treatment that uses X-rays to cure or control cancer cells. It's a safe and mostly painless …
Colitis What is ulcerative colitis and how is it treated?netdoctor.co.uk - Jeni Worden Ulcerative colitis is a long term condition where the rectum and colon become inflamed, resulting in frequent stomach pain and diarrhoea. It is most …
Skin Why drinking water is good for your skin, according to a dermatologistnetdoctor.co.uk - Becky Fletcher Many of us are aware of the importance of drinking enough water for our overall health and wellbeing. From regulating body temperature to aiding …
Antihistamines Clarityn allergy syrup (loratadine): antihistamine for child allergiesnetdoctor.co.uk - Rita Ghelani (BPharm, MRPharmS) Clarityn allergy syrup contains loratadine (1mg per 1ml) and is suitable for adults and children aged two years and over. It is available to buy from …
Testicular Cancer What causes testicular cancer and what are the symptoms?netdoctor.co.uk - Patricia Macnair Testicular cancer is one of the least common cancers in males, but unlike others it is more prevalent among young men. Pain in the testicles is not …
Antihistamines Loratadine (Claritin): an antihistamine for hayfever and allergiesnetdoctor.co.uk - Rita Ghelani (BPharm, MRPharmS) Loratadine is available as tablets (10mg), oral, oral fast dissolving tablets (Clarityn Rapide) or oral solution (5mg/5ml). Clarityn is a UK brand …
Antihistamines Loratadine (Claritin) antihistamine: dosage instructionsnetdoctor.co.uk - Rita Ghelani (BPharm, MRPharmS) ▪️ You can take a dose of loratadine as needed to reduce occasional allergy symptoms once they've started. Or you can take it in anticipation of …
Antihistamines What should I know before taking loratadine (Claritin)?netdoctor.co.uk - Rita Ghelani (BPharm, MRPharmS) Loratadine can be taken by adults and children aged two years and over. People with liver problems or epilepsy should get medical advice before taking …
Antihistamines Side effects of loratadine (Claritin)?netdoctor.co.uk - Rita Ghelani (BPharm, MRPharmS) Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects known to be …
Calcium Sources of minerals: how to get potassium, calcium and iron in your dietnetdoctor.co.uk - Jeni Worden Vitamins and minerals are essential for the maintenance of good health and the prevention of a number of diseases. But do you know which foods are …
Pain Why good posture is so important to our healthnetdoctor.co.uk - Becky Fletcher From slouching at your desk to hunching over your smartphone, there are a myriad of things that contribute to a poor posture. However, simple tweaks …
Skin Why do our feet and ankles swell in the heat, and is it dangerous?netdoctor.co.uk - Dr Luke Powles Some people may find that their hands, arms or feet can mildly swell when they’re exposed to very hot weather. This is known as oedema, and more …
Diabetes NHS to offer people at risk of diabetes free wearable technologynetdoctor.co.uk - Anna Bonet The NHS has announced that thousands of people who are at risk of type 2 diabetes will be offered wearable technology such as the Fitbit, in an …
Pregnancy Pregnancy exercise: how to keep fit when you're expectingnetdoctor.co.uk - Jenny L. Cook Expecting a baby and not sure how much exercise you should be doing? Although pregnant women are encouraged to keep fit, it's normal to be cautious …
Oxygen How does the heart work and what makes it beat?netdoctor.co.uk - Dr Roger Henderson The heart is the most important organ in the body. Though you might not give it much thought on a day-to-day basis, this intricate muscle has a …
Yoga The benefits of pregnancy yoga classesnetdoctor.co.uk - Denise Dahdah If you have recently found out that you are pregnant, congratulations! But times have changed and pregnant women are no longer advised to put their …
Dialectical behaviour therapy explainednetdoctor.co.uk - Dr Emily Fox - Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is a type of talking therapy based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). It's largely used to treat people with …
Everything you need to know about menstrual blood clotsnetdoctor.co.uk - Jenny L. Cook Despite being a simple fact of life, the majority of women still know very little about periods. So, at a time when big brands like Bodyform are …
