Description
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface
Introduction and how to use this book
About the companion website
Chapter 1 Respiratory Problems 1
Coughs and colds
Cough
Sore throat
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
Respiratory symptoms for direct referral
Chapter 2 COVID-19 and Long-Covid
Chapter 3 Gastrointestinal Tract Problems
Mouth ulcers
Heartburn
Indigestion
Nausea and vomiting
Motion sickness and its prevention
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Irritable bowel syndrome
Haemorrhoids
Chapter 4 Skin Conditions
Eczema/dermatitis
Acne
Common fungal infections
Cold sores
Sunburn
Warts and verrucae
Scabies
Dandruff
Psoriasis
Chapter 5 Painful Conditions
Musculoskeletal problems
Headache
Chapter 6 Women’s Health
Cystitis
Incontinence
Dysmenorrhoea
Premenstrual syndrome
Menorrhagia
Menopause
Vaginal thrush
Emergency hormonal contraception
Desogestrel oral contraception
Common symptoms in pregnancy
Chapter 7 Men’s Health
Lower urinary tract symptoms
Erectile dysfunction
Hair loss
Chapter 8 Older People, Frailty and Falls Prevention
Chapter 9 Eye and Ear Problems
Eye problems: The red eye
Eye problems: The dry eye
Common ear problems
Chapter 10 Childhood Conditions
Infections and rashes
Infantile colic
Teething
Nappy rash (napkin dermatitis)
Head lice
Threadworm (pinworm)
Oral thrush (oral candidiasis)
Chapter 11 Insomnia and Mental Wellbeing
Difficulty sleeping
Mental Wellbeing
Chapter 12 Prevention of Heart Disease
Prevention of heart disease
Chapter 13 Malaria Prevention
Chapter 14 Pharmacogenomics
Appendix: Summary of Symptoms for Direct Referral
Index
