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Common Ailments (NHS)
Free NHS Treatments for Common Ailments at Neath Pharmacy: Your Local Prescribing Pharmacist
Free NHS Prescribing Pharmacy in Neath – Fast Help for Common Ailments Looking for fast, expert advice and free NHS treatments for everyday health concerns? Neath Pharmacy — part of The Health Dispensary — offers a trusted, community-focused service right in the heart of Neath, South Wales. Through the Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Service (CPIPS), …
Threadworms – How to know what they are & how to Treat them
Threadworms are a common ailment in children and are spread quite easily Let’s take a look at how you can treat common ailments such as threadworms in Neath with our NHS common ailments scheme. THREADWORMS Threadworms cause intense itching around the bottom, leading to scratching and sleep disturbance. Even though they are reasonably easy to treat, hygeine …
Conjunctivitis – How to know & Treat it
Conjunctivitis is on of the most common minor ailments we see each day in our pharmacies. Let’s take a look at how you can treat common ailments such as conjunctivitis in Neath with our NHS common ailments scheme. Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is caused by either a viral or bacterial infection or allergy. It causes a red or …
Top Pharmacist Tips to help cure your Thrush
Thrush or vaginal candidiasis is generally thought as the overgrowth of an organism which occurs normally in the body (mostly the culprit is the fungus candida albicans) It is relatively common and affect about three-quarters of women between the ages of 20-40. The most notable symptom is excessive itching, but also soreness and red skin may …
How Do You Spot Thrush & What’s the Best Treatment?
As we mark International Women’s Day globally, it’s important to know about the issues affecting women’s health. Thrush is one of the health issues that affect women today; this common yeast infection can affect both men and women. It’s normally harmless in most instances, but it can be persistent and uncomfortable. Thrush is not categorised …
A Guide to Emergency Contraception & Where You Can Get it
Emergency contraception is a method of preventing pregnancy following unprotected sex, or if the contraception used failed in one way or another – for example, a condom coming off or breaking during sex. Keep reading to learn more about getting the morning after pill in Neath. There are 2 common types of emergency contraception, which …
How to Spot Your Cough Symptoms and Get Treatment
A cough is the body’s way of clearing the airways of mucus and irritants like smoke or dust. It’s rarely considered a sign of a severe health condition. Most cough cases go away on their own without the need for medical attention. Keep reading to learn how to treat a cough in Neath. Coughs come …
How to Spot the Symptoms of Eczema & Dermatitis
Also referred to as Dermatitis, Eczema is a kind of dry skin condition. Keep reading to know more about how to treat Eczema in Neath. Eczema is the name given to a combination of dry skin complications that result in patches of soreness, redness, and irritation. A variety of Dermatitis can be included in this …
How to Spot & Treat a Sore Throat this Season
As we move into the colder months, you may be starting to come down with a dreaded sore throat. Often, it can be difficult to determine the source of your discomfort, and what you can do to treat it. That’s why we have compiled this guide, to help you spot your symptoms and treat your …
Cold Sores & Mouth Ulcers – How to Spot & Treat Them
Cold sores and mouth ulcers are extremely common but easy to confusefor one another. Let’s take a look at the common symptoms of each, andhow you can treat these common ailments in Neath with theNHS common ailments scheme. Cold Sores Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus and around 1 in 5people in …
Can having clean Hands cause Dermatitis?
A new study finds the practice of washing hands during the coronavirus pandemic may have lead to a new epidemic of skin problems such as dermatitis. The study found people who wash their hands ten times a day or more were twice as likely to have skin problems such as eczema and other allergies. Researchers …
Beat Hay Fever in 3 Simple Steps
Looking to beat hay fever in Neath? Hay fever season is in full swing; we know that it affects everyone differently. From mild symptoms, to frustrating seasonal symptoms that get in the way when you are enjoying those warmer days. However, there’s no need to let hay fever stop you – at The Health Dispensary …
All You Need to Know About the Morning After Pill
Looking For The Morning After Pill In Neath, Wales? Emergency Contraception, also known as the Morning After Pill can help prevent unwanted pregnancy within (the) 4 days of intercourse. If you have had unprotected sex or if there has been a possibility that your method of contraception has failed, we offer the Morning After Pill …
Head Lice: Top Tips for Fast, Safe Treatment in Neath
Worried about nits? Head lice are very common in school-age children and can spread quickly through head-to-head contact. The good news is you can clear them effectively without harsh chemicals. Below we answer the questions local parents ask most — including how head lice start, what a “nit shell” is, and how long lice live …