Chickenpox blisters are usually less than a quarter of an inch wide, have a reddish base, and appear in bouts over 2 to 4 days. The rash may be more extensive or severe in kids who have skin disorders such as eczema. Some children have a fever, abdominal pain, sore throat, headache, or a vague […]
Even in this day and age there is still no magic cure for the common cold. Go to bed, take plenty of drinks. It is probably best to stay at home to avoid spreading your cold to others. Take it easy and rest if possible. Keep warm, and keep the atmosphere moist. Drink plenty of
For minor burns, hold the affected area under cold water for at least 10 minutes or until the pain subsides. Remove jewellery etc. and cover the burn with clean, non-fluffy material to protect from infection. Cloth, a clean plastic bag or kitchen film all make good dressings. If a minor burn is larger than a
Measles The symptoms of measles usually begin to develop about 7-11 days after the person first becomes infected. The first symptoms are normally similar to those of a bad cold: fever runny nose sore throat a cough A few days later a bright red, blotchy rash breaks out on the forehead, face and neck. Within
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Most people will have low back pain at some time in their lives, and the vast majority will recover with little or no treatment within six weeks. Usually arising from the discs, joints of the spine, muscles or ligaments, the pain is described as ‘mechanical’. This type of pain is commonest between the ages of
Present: David Bellamy, Chair of Littledown Surgery Patient GroupEmma Prince, Practice ManagerDr Rebecca Carron, GP14 Patients Apologies: From 4 patients Review of notes from last meeting – 21 January 2015 Progress on Reception refurb – see below Note paper has been provided in each consulting room with “How to get the most from you’re appointment”
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Present: David Bellamy, Chair of Littledown Surgery Patient GroupEmma Prince, Practice ManagerDr Rogers, GP and PartnerDr Murray, GP and Over 75 service lead14 Patients Apologies: From 5 patients Review of notes from last meeting – 23 September 2014 CQC Actions> Reception and waiting Room refurbishment – we hope to start this in the next few
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Present:David Bellamy, Chair of Littledown Surgery Patient GroupEmma Prince, Practice ManagerJulie Hall, Assistant Practice Manager/Reception Manager13 patients Apologies:From 5 patients Welcome from the ChairDavid Bellamy welcomed the patients who had attended, and introduced himself for anyone who was not at the previous meeting. David is a former GP at James Fisher Medical Centre, and has
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Present:David Bellamy, Chair of Littledown Surgery Patient GroupEmma Prince, Practice ManagerJulie Hall, Assistant Practice Manager/Reception Manager13 patients Apologies:From 5 patients Welcome from the ChairDavid Bellamy welcomed the patients who had attended, and introduced himself for anyone who was not at the previous meeting. David is a former GP at James Fisher Medical Centre, and has
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Present:David Bellamy, Chair of Littledown Surgery Patient GroupEmma Prince, Practice ManagerJulie Hall, Assistant PracticeManager/Reception Manager13 patients Apologies:From a number of patients Welcome from the ChairDavid Bellamy welcomed the patients who had attended, and introduced himself for anyone who was not at previous meetings. David is a former GP at James Fisher Medical Centre, and has
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