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Health Problems
Chronic Headaches
- Aim to drink 6-8 glasses of water daily.
- Limit caffeine and alcohol consumption.
- Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night and try to go to bed and wake up at the same time daily.
- Screen time can cause eye strain and tension. Take breaks, adjust screen brightness, and consider using anti-glare glasses if needed.
- Paracetamol or ibuprofen may help, but avoid overuse as it can lead to medication-overuse headaches.
Conjuctivitis
Conjunctivitis (“red eye” or “pink eye”) is a common eye condition that affects children, especially under 5 years of age. It can either be caused by an infection or by an allergy. Infectious conjunctivitis is contagious and may spread to other household members.
Allergic conjunctivitis is more common in children with allergies such as hay fever.
Contraceptive Injection
The contraceptive injection is used to prevent pregnancy. If used correctly, the contraceptive injection is 99% effective. This means that 1 in 100 people who use the injection will become pregnant in a year.
In real world use about 6 in 100 people become pregnant in a year because people forget to get their next injection (94% effective). It does not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Diet & Lifestyle for Diabetes
An important part of managing your Diabetes is to eat a healthy, balanced diet. There's no such thing as a 'diabetic' diet or 'diabetic' recipes.
Find advice and tips on everything from healthy swaps, understanding food labels, how to cook healthier meals, meal planning and shopping on a budget.
Fatty Liver
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. If you already have diabetes, NAFLD increases your chance of developing heart problems.
Gallstones Diet
Gallstones are small stones that can sometimes form in the gallbladder. Most gallstones are composed of cholesterol.
Gallstones are more common as you get older. Obesity and pregnancy also increase the risk of developing gallstones.
Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, severe joint pain. Painkillers can help the pain and healthier lifestyle choices can prevent future attacks.
Attacks of gout are usually treated with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID), like ibuprofen.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system. It causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. These tend to come and go over time, and can last for days, weeks or months at a time.