Preface

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