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Find out what to do after a sea creature sting. You can usually use first aid, but call 999 for an ambulance if there are serious symptoms like severe swelling. Overview Most stings from sea creatures in the UK are not serious and can be treated with first aid. Sometimes you may need to go […]
Find out about jaundice, where the skin and the whites of the eyes turn yellow. It’s caused by a build-up of a substance called bilirubin. Overview Jaundice is when your skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow. It can be a sign of something serious, such as liver disease, so you need to […]
Find out about impetigo, a skin infection that’s very contagious but not usually serious. Read about the symptoms and when to get medical help, plus how it can be treated and prevented. Overview Impetigo is a skin infection that’s very contagious but not usually serious. It often gets better in 7 to 10 days if […]
Find out about ichthyosis, a condition that causes widespread and persistent thick, dry, \”fish-scale\” skin. Overview Ichthyosis is a condition that causes widespread and persistent thick, dry, “fish-scale” skin. There are at least 20 different types of ichthyosis. Some types are inherited at birth and other types are acquired during adulthood. There’s no cure for ichthyosis, […]
Read about ibuprofen, a painkiller available over the counter without a prescription. Overview Ibuprofen is a painkiller available over the counter without a prescription. It’s one of a group of painkillers called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and can be used to: ease mild to moderate pain – such as toothache, migraine and period pain control a high temperature (fever) – for example, when someone has the flu […]
Reactions to hair dye are avoidable if you follow some simple safety advice. This page offers advice to anyone who uses permanent or semi-permanent hair dye, especially the darker-coloured dyes. Overview Many hair dyes contain ingredients that can irriate your skin or cause an allergic reaction. It’s important to be aware of this risk, and know […]
Overview Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a bacterial infection that can cause a number of serious illnesses, particularly in young children. Hib infections used to be a serious health problem in the UK, but the routine immunisation against Hib, given to babies since 1992, means these infections are now rare. Of the small number of cases […]
Overview A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that usually develops near a joint or tendon. The cyst can range from the size of a pea to the size of a golf ball. Ganglion cysts look and feel like a smooth lump under the skin. They’re made up of a thick, jelly-like fluid called synovial fluid, […]
What is Gallbladder Cancer? Gallbladder cancer is a cancer that’s found anywhere in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small organ in the top part of your tummy that helps you digest your food. Gallbladder cancer is often found when someone is having treatment for another condition, such as gallstones. How serious gallbladder cancer is […]
