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Mother’s Thumb (De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis) – FAQs
This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is Mother’s Thumb? Mother’s Thumb, medically called De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons around the base of the thumb become irritated and inflamed. It often causes pain when gripping, lifting, or twisting the wrist.…
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Ear Infection (Otitis) – FAQs
This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is an ear infection? An ear infection is inflammation or infection of the ear. It can affect the outer ear (otitis externa), middle ear (otitis media), or inner ear, often causing pain, fluid buildup, and sometimes hearing…
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Pneumonia – FAQs
This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that causes inflammation in the air sacs (alveoli), which may fill with fluid or pus. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or, less commonly, fungi, and can…
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Flu (Influenza) – FAQs
This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is the flu? The flu (influenza) is a contagious viral infection that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It usually causes sudden onset of fever, body aches, fatigue, and respiratory symptoms. It can be more…
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Common Cold – FAQs
This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is a common cold? A common cold is a mild viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, including the nose and throat. It is caused by viruses such as rhinoviruses and usually resolves within 7–10 days. 2.…
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Acute Bronchitis – FAQs
This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is acute bronchitis? Acute bronchitis is a short-term inflammation of the large airways (bronchi) in the lungs. It usually develops after a viral cold or flu and causes a persistent cough, mucus production, and chest irritation. 2.…
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Laryngitis – FAQs
This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is laryngitis? Laryngitis is inflammation of the voice box (larynx) usually caused by viral infections, overuse of the voice, allergies, or irritants like smoke. It commonly leads to hoarseness or complete loss of voice. 2. What are…
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) – FAQs
This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is a UTI? A UTI (urinary tract infection) is a bacterial infection affecting the bladder, urethra, or kidneys. It commonly causes urinary discomfort, urgency, and frequent urination. 2. What are the common symptoms? Burning when urinating, needing…
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Oral Thrush – FAQs
This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is oral thrush? Oral thrush (oral candidiasis) is a fungal infection caused by Candida yeast growing in the mouth. It often appears as white patches on the tongue, inner cheeks, or palate, and can cause discomfort or…
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Thrush (Vaginal Candidiasis) – FAQs
This information is general only and does not replace advice from your GP or healthcare professional. 1. What is thrush? Thrush is a common yeast infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida, a fungus that normally lives harmlessly in the vagina. When the balance of bacteria and yeast is disrupted, the yeast can grow too…